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Connection Problems Problems getting the LimeWire or WireShare program connecting to the Gnutella network. (not about connecting to files, that is a Download/Upload Problems section issue.) Please supply system details as described in the forum rules.
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Old May 3rd, 2007
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Default Problem with the network

I'm sure you've probably solved this before, but after reading-through some of the answers to it, I couldn't manage to sort the problem out.

It's the one where it goes 'Limewire is currently connecting to the network...'

I have McAfee Firewall and have managed to allow all the Limewire settings but I am still getting the little globe with the wall. I have read through the troubleshoot and done eveything it says, I'm stuck now. It has worked on my other PC.

Also, I have a wireless router, if that makes any difference.

Any help would be much appreciated, thanks.
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System details - help us to help you Please.

Cut n paste these Questions,put your answers in bold text Thank You.

Recently there's been a problem with people not providing enough details about their setup - despite being asked again & again.
So let's make it easy for everyone...the details that we need if we're going to be able to help with complex problems are:

1. what OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista)
2. What firewalls you have ?
3. How much ram ?
4. Hard Disk space available ?
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ?
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ?
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ?
10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ?
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.?
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ?
14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ?
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.?

These are all contained within the sticky Connection problems? Check here first!
but possibly some people are getting a bit confused or lost when we direct them to this sticky & ask them to provide their details.

This information can be vital
For instance, some ISPs are known for blocking p2p/throttling bandwidth,
some connection devices are known for being unreliable in certain situations.

So please, help us to help you & provide as much info as you can.
If you're new to LW or new to computers & aren't sure how to answer some questions,
or don't know what an ISP or router is - just say so. Nobody's going to yell at you:wink:
Even if you can't answer all the questions in one go...don't worry. Do the best you can & we'll take it from there.
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Tried to answer most of them.

1. XP
2. McAfee
3. How do you find out? Can't remember
4. Same as above
5. Broadband
6. NTL Home broadband and Linksys Router
7. Connecting from my house
8. Limewire 4.12.11
9. NTL
10. Test works fine
11. Shared internet connection with another computer
12. It has worked when I downloaded it on another computer, doesn't work on this one
13. Yes
14. Yes
15. Off
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2 McAfee is a problem sometimes
Here's a link to configure it correctly
Port Forwarding for the McAfee Security Center
6 Linksys Router, we need model numbers
8 java, what version ?
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