Downloads are slow and I have cable

[spiceysugarbear]

I have cable internet but very slow download speed.
Here are the answers to the questions .PLease help
1. OS version? windows xp
2. What firewalls you have? windows but I have it turned off while trying to download
3. How much ram?
4. Hard Disk space available? 81.2GB
5. Connection type? cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? I dont have a router but the cable modem is realtek family fast
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. Limewire Pro Version 4.12.11
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? Suddenlink
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? Said the tested worked.
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. 1st try
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?no
I also tried changing the number on my listen port.. Please help me i'm right now. I feel that I may have wasted my money.
Thanks for help.
spicey