1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) If using Windows Vista, please tell us whether you have an Administrator user account.
mac OSX

2. What firewalls you have?
just whatever came on the computer when I bought it

3. How much ram?
2.0

4. Hard Disk space available?
80g or so

5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
cable

6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
oof i dont have that

7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)?
house

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 4.16.2 Java 1.5.0_13

9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?
Optimum

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?
"You're test worked!"

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

12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
new problem with experienced user

13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ click here to see Sample image
yes

14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?

15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall
none

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).
USA

Also, I have turned off the firewall in System Preferences.