For those who can't connect

birdy · #1 (**permalink**) October 30th, 2006

Rather than disabling your firewall, make sure that you're only using 1 software firewall (remember, XP has it's own ) & that it's configured properly.

Read through the sticky below, it has a lot of tips & advice for solving connection problems
Connection problems? Check here first!

If you're stuck, post back with your system details (post #2 of the sticky shows the info we need).

lwirkk · #2 (**permalink**) October 30th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elkenfugel

i have opened every port that people said in here, from 6346-6349 to the one that limewire is currently running which is like 16418 i have disabled my firewall and opened the ports on my lan. LW worked in ME before i just recently upgraded to XP, i have tried this method of deleting the file AND using another patch that allowed 50 connections or whatever that was. are there anymore more solutions, because whenever i try and start limewire, all it does it says, starting connection...and stays there for 5 minutes, i have restarted my copmuter and still nothing

i need help please, thanks very much

_valentino

TRY TO SEE MY MESSAGE.... in 10th september...

figment222 · #3 (**permalink**) September 5th, 2006

HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO UPGRADE FROM A LIMEWIRE GURU, TO A LIMEWIRE HERO!!!!!!!!

None of this has worked for me. I've deleted the stupid (.limewire) folder twice now. I even did the silly little fix of disabling the tip of the day box, with no effect, whatsoever. I am still unable to connect. NOBODY seems to know why.

The only thing that I can think of, is trying to (unsuccessfully) connect my laptop (which I'm having problems with) to my desktop through an Ad-Hoc network, using only a 2-way network cable. My friend is a networking guy, and tried to help me out, but he was stumped. I can't recall everything we did, but I know we were messing around with IP addresses, and subnets. I am a very computer literate person, but do not attempt to savvy myself as anything close to a networking guru.

The other thing, is that I connect through my office building. I know they have a firewall, so It doesn't matter if I turn mine off. The brick wall is, and was, always there. When I used to connect, I always had my windows firewall on, as well. However, I have spoken to my IT guy, and confirmed that his settings are no different than the settings he had, when my system was connecting to the Limewire network properly. It used to work like a charm, but now it doesn't...and it is frustrating.

I tried a lot of those links that guy mentioned at the top of the connection problem forum, and even did the TCP/UDP port thing he recommended. Nothing is working.

-I am currently running Windows XP Pro, Svc. pack 2.
-Limewire version: 4.12.6
-Java Version: 1.5.0_06
-My connection is through an internal ethernet port using an "Intel (R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection" Device.
-I am using the windows firewall. I also have PC-Cillin, but it is a piece of crap, and I don't know why I haven't just deleted the damn thing, but I have completely disabled it.
Now, though I connect through my office, where all the other computers are part of a domain....I am NOT part of the domain. We all use a proxy address to connect. We are all sharing a connection through a server. The server holds the connection, and basically splits it out, to the other computers. I have not had any trouble with connecting to the internet, since we tried to connect to my desktop, but I have not been able to get into limewire, (or party poker, hahaha, but that's a good thing). Could this have anything to do with my default gateway or DNS server settings???

thanks for your help. Hopefully, we can get this thing working.

figment

Salmanaslam · #4 (**permalink**) September 7th, 2006

i am using cablenet of my area and

i dont know wether they have blocked limewire from their main server bcoz i am using safefiles(though it suxx a big time u dont find anything on it) it iz working prefectly thought i do loose my connection in between downloads

my lan card model no. is Compaq NC3121 Ethernet NIC
my ip iz 192.167.0.221

listening port on my limewire pro iz : 45125
Router configuration: use UpnP

and on da proxy setting no proxyy

kindly help mee out

Salmanaslam · #5 (**permalink**) September 8th, 2006

ok this thing is very serious i did everyhting i can
deleted dat limewire folder in C; documents and settings
it didnt worked
there is a brick representing firewall appears on bottom left corner
even after disabling windowz and dat microsoft firewall i have

I am also not very good in computer thingi so kindly help me in deatail give me accurate links so dat i am able to connect my limewire
although other clients such as ares and safefiles do work
and even soulseek worked but i didnt liked it

1. OS version? (Eg: Windows 98) XP Sp2
2. What firewalls you have? windowz firewall is on and i have miscosoftFirewall client Management
3. How much ram? 256 mb
4. Hard Disk space available? 10.6 GB
5. Connection type? (Eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?

Compac NC3121 Fast Ethernet NIC
7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)? HOME
8. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.

Limewire: 4.12.3
Java 1.5.0_06

9. Who is your ISP provider? ( AOL/MSN/Comcast/Tiscal)

I dont know about it

10. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.

I am connected through LAN so may b yes :S

11. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there?
These details are vital if you want us to find out what your connection problem is.

It sayz your tes worked

* Did you configure your firewall so it allows LW full access (advisable not to have 2 active firewalls b/c they can interfere with each other. http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml

yea i have followed da procedurebut it didnt worked
limewire jss keep on saying starting connection but does not connect

12. Do This test, Is the result True/False?
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...757#post103757 Is the result True/False

it was negative i.e FALSE
13. Do a speed test post the results here.

34downloads 4uploads
but it increases in night

satheesh · #6 (**permalink**) September 10th, 2006

Hi,
I want help using LIMEWIRE from anyone who read this.The foll: are my system details:

Win Xp (Sp2)
LIMEWIRE PRO 4.10 & Java 2 standard platform edition
Motorola SB5101 (256 Kbps)
DSL Cable
Connect from home
Are you sharing a connection with other computers - NO

Can I USE Limewire with the above configuration...
Please HELP ME...........

lwirkk · #7 (**permalink**) September 10th, 2006

Hello to all!

My first POST.

I was with that problem, my problem was that a PC was a server with 2 net plates, and other PC with 1, and an internet for modem to cable, I called them in CROSS-OVER and I usually configured and using ANALOG-X I shared the internet and everything went well, but to play and to use limewire and emule he/she was not giving right, and after 2 days the problem was solved, then them configuration was in the following way.:

In the PC server with 2 net plates one with internet and the other called in way CROSS-OVER in second PC.
-OBS.: Two PC's are with WINXP SP2.

In the configuration of net plate in the control panel and later in connections, in the configuration of the net plate with internet, I went in TCP and later in properties I left as pattern that is usually already: TO OBTAIN ADDRESS OF IP AUTOMATICALLY.

In the net plate that is in PC 1 or PC Server:

TO USE FOLLOWING ADDRESS OF IP: Place the address of IP of PC Server, place here. (10.0.0.x - 192.168.0.x) where X=number any. Example: 192.168.0.1.
Use 1 for it is easier to know than PC SERVER will be 1.
In sub-net mask I placed as example 255.255.255.0, it can place other number not leaving this goal, but to work it really places 255.255.255.0 as used in this example. The rest leaves in white.

In the net plate that is with PC Client or PC 2 will be like this:

TO USE FOLLOWING ADDRESS OF IP: Place the address of IP of PC Client, place here. (10.0.0.x - 192.168.0.x) where X=number any. Example: 192.168.0.2.
Use 2 for it is easier to know than PC CLIENT will be 2.
In sub-net mask I placed as example 255.255.255.0, it can place other number not leaving this goal, but to work it really places 255.255.255.0 as used in this example.
In GATEWAY default it places PC SERVER'S IP, in the case 192.168.0.1 if it goes I proceeded for the example.
In SERVER OF PREFERENTIAL DNS it places PC SERVER'S IP again. (192.168.0.1).
What remained ALTERNATIVE DNS, leave in white.

Now test entering in some internet page.

OBS.: In the configuration of connection of the "internet explorer" for instance in configuration of LAN uses the address PROXY for IP of the SERVER and it carries if the program be used ANALOG-X it uses the door 6588 and in the same page it places in the top option to DETECT CONFIGURATIONS AUTOMATICALLY.

In LIMEWIRE or EMULE you it will usually configure, but in preferences you in the option of PROXY leave how it is or then don't place PROXY, In LIMEWIRE also, don't place PROXY, leave without PROXY. Try to connect some of the programs and ready.

OBS.: In case it is in NET it doesn't disable PC SERVER'S firewall. Hackers love that.
To liberate the doors of the limewire or emulate for PC SERVER, go in the configurations of the plate of net of PC SERVER. Then it goes in ADVANCED, in option-firewall choice the plate of NET that shares internet with PC CLIENT, later click in ADVANCED, in the case of the example, there will be in the first option, 2 selection boxes with each net plate, mark the two, choose the one that he/she is sharing with PC CLIENT and click in CONFIGURATIONS, later add the door that LIMEWIRE uses for TCP and for UPD, make that with it also EMULE, add the doors that he uses. This in the shared plate.

OBS.: ANALOG-X forever active in PC server: In ANALOG-X put the IP of PC SERVER in exemple 192.168.0.1.

Now the program brings an option of checking the safety, that is the button " Check if proxy i in Open Mode ". You should press this button in the program to see if it is everything ok. It will show up the screen below that means that is everything ok:

In case you are with your connection proxy " open ", or be with risk of safety, he/she will appear the following screen:

Basically what defines this status open to strange connections it is the field: Proxy Binding, that if it is DISABLE, it means that you are with a risk of safety.
If it is everything OK, in PC SERVER it will be like this:-->

<--

After having made all this, test limewire or emule.

Thanx to all, I wait to have helped.

Larkin · #8 (**permalink**) September 12th, 2006

my connection never gets strong enough to where i can download anything, then evrytime i try a note pops up that im still trying to connect , why is that?

birdy · #9 (**permalink**) September 13th, 2006

Do you see the firewall icon (brick wall)? Have you configured your software firewall? Make sure to only use 1 firewall! You'll find a link for firewall config in the thread below, as well as lots of info about connection problems
Connection problems? Check here first!

Do the port test & see what result you get. Check out the info about enabling UPnP & port forwarding - you might have to use one or the other to configure your modem/router. If you're still stuck, post back with your details... the connection problems thread'll tell you what info we need:wink:

mashed82 · #10 (**permalink**) September 13th, 2006

hi,

thank you for the advice.

i deleted everthing i could find with limewire and then re-installed it and there was no change. the only thing is that since this problem has occurred i can not do any files or folders search.

is there anything i can do???

thanks
mashed

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