I just installed Limewire but it just stays on "Starting Connection", Enabling open information sharing. I have followed all available instructions for reconfiguring firewall to allow Limewire, adding the listening port, etc. What can I do?

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mine is doing the same thing,
1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) XP
2. What firewalls you have? I have shut off windows and made an exception to McAfee
3. How much ram? dont know
4. Hard Disk space available? 125GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) DSL
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? SpeedStream 4200
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, 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. LW-4.12.14
Java-1.6.0_01
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Windstream
10. 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? It says page could not be displayed
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. No
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. No The Same Thing Has Happened Before
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...1&d=1158099342
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? I dont know
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall McAfee but i have gave lime wire full acess
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland). US


Plz help

mine is doing the same thing,
1. OS version? i dont know what that is i have windows 98
2. What firewalls you have? I dont think i have one all i have is syntamatic antivirus
3. How much ram? dont know
4. Hard Disk space available? i dont know
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? cable modem gateway, moterolla,SBG900
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, 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. LW-4.12.14
Java-1.6.0_01
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? cable one i think
10. 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? It says page could not be displayed.
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. No
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. No The Same Thing Has Happened Before
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...1&d=1158099342
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? i have a ethernet connecton
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? syntimatic anitvirus
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland). US

heeellp!

my_cherrypie302,

You need to stop posting all over the place. It's a PITA & is against the Forum Rules.

Some people have had connection problems when using Java 1.6.0_01. Try this version instead. Use the JRE offline installer & remove your current Java version before installing this one.
Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11

Something is blocking LW's default port...possibly your ISP? In LW go tools > options > advanced > firewall config. Change LW's listening port to 64049 (or something in the range of 49152 - 65535) > Apply > ok.

If that doesn't help, delete LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See point 3 here & also point 2 if you've used older versions of LW in the past (there could be a folder in either location).
Fixes for LimeWire
This will kill all of your settings within options, you'll have to go back through afterwards & reset things. If you're not sure of your settings, go through LW's tools > options & write them all down, so that you can reset things later.

If you want to get rid of the firewall icon, try port forwarding for your SBG900. The instructions are here.
PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall
Don't forget the step of setting up a static IP address first. LW's listening port, port in the 'manual port forward' box & port forwarded within the SBG900 all have to be the same number.

I'd also suggest you get a software firewall. There are good, free ones around.
FREE Firewalls for Windows - Free Firewall Download
A Google search will bring up more results.

jphn12345678,

Make sure that your McAfee firewall is configured properly.
Port Forwarding for the McAfee Security Center

Check the thread below, see if you also have a Windstream firewall.
Cant Connect

Some people have had connection problems when using Java 1.6.0_01. Try this version instead. Use the JRE offline installer & remove your current Java version before installing this one.
Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11

Something is blocking LW's default port...possibly your ISP? In LW go tools > options > advanced > firewall config. Change LW's listening port to 64049 (or something in the range of 49152 - 65535) > Apply > ok.

If that doesn't help, delete LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See point 3 here & also point 2 if you've used older versions of LW in the past (there could be a folder in either location).
Fixes for LimeWire
This will kill all of your settings within options, you'll have to go back through afterwards & reset things. If you're not sure of your settings, go through LW's tools > options & write them all down, so that you can reset things later.

You could also try port forwarding for your router. The instructions are here.
Port Forwarding for the Siemens 4200
Don't forget the step of setting up a static IP address first. LW's listening port, port in the 'manual port forward' box & port forwarded within the router all have to be the same number.