sure, here we go:
connection: adsl
modem: alcatel speedtouch 510 i
net adapter: intel 21040 PCI based ethernet adapter
but i do not think the trouble lies in hardware, cause with exactly the same config, same provider i was able to download even from behind the fw till appr. half of november 04;
the truth is that i experienced always more and more corrupted files, which ended in total inability to download from behind the fw in the end of november 04;
btw the fw was not updated in critical period, the connection hardware didn´t change neither;
anyway, i appreciate your effort very much, thanks.
tomas

tompa94501 Perhaps you're right. But you are using firewall devices which depending on brand/model may affect things. 1. For common firewalls such as XP's firewall instructions to allow both LW & Java full access can be found here: http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml with more links at bottom of page.

2. Your modem & possibly your net adapter use NAT firewalls. This blocks a high no. of ports. You can open one just to allow LW full (instead of partial access.) This process is known as port forwarding. And you will need to open Port 6346 b/c that's what LW uses. I'm not sure which variation of model applies to you so you can decide for yourself. Port Forwarding instructions for the Alcatel SpeedTouch 510 version 4.0 OR Speedtouch 510 v4.2 OR SpeedTouch 510 Alt Note you will need to set up a static ip for it to work. A link is provided on 1st line of that page.

3. Guides for the Intel Wireless Gateway This is not your model no. but the principal will be the same.

4. Force IP within LW: Force IP instructions & sample image

all done ( e.g. portforwarding, NAT setting, IP forcing, 6346 port definition...) even the test report from bug section comes with "TRUE";
nevertheless the downloads go only if the sygate pro is in "allow all", the uploads are going through the firewall when in "normal" status;
i´m really getting desperate, during my last downloading session with opened fw i´ve got myself a couple of nice trojans nad spyware.
tomas