bad download speed
 

hi , i had s good fast connection just after i upgraded to pro . then suddenly i can only download at around 0-4kbs . i followed all the advise on this forum . i spent hours and things only got slower and worse .
now things are back to normal , but that means that my download speed is very slow. is there any way of getting the fast download back , or should i just quit using limewire .
here are my stats.

1. OS version?
windows xp home
2. What firewalls you have?
avg ,with limewire grated access
3. How much ram?
5o4 mb
4. Hard Disk space available?
40gb of free space
5. Connection type?
broadband 1 gb/ sec connection
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
i'm not sure of the of the modem but it is a wireless connection
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?
LW 4.12.15pro java 1.4.2_15
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?
northrock bermuda
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?
'Your test worked!'. is displayed
11. Are you sharing the connection with othercomputers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
no shared programs or comuters
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
ive had basic for 2 years and pro for 3 months
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?
no
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?
manual port forwarded to 64049
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall :)
avg
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).
bermuda.

please help as i love using limewire andhave spent many hours trying to fix this problem.:idea:

Could you try downloading one of these magnetmix files, so I can see if it is your ISP shaping your connection...
+ MagnetMix.com +: The Source for Good Content

Also I don't know if this will improve your speed issue but your Java is very outdated...
Uninstalling your Java from the add/remove programs and then re-install the JRE 5.11 offline version....
Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11

i tried downloading from magnetmix , and nothing happened . it kept on saying need more sources. i re installed the current java , and nothing changed .

Hey Doug, I'm with WW here, not sure it will make a lot of difference but I read your 3 previous threads that you started and I noticed in each one of them you had a different version of Java. Are you deleteing the ones that your not using?? Try deleteing all versions except the one your going to stick with. Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. Hope this helps

yeah i tought it might have been java giving me problems so i tried a few different versions . i've got 1.5.0_11 now , and i have deleted all other versions .i can't get a connection to magnetmix . once i try to download it just says ' need more sources " until i give up . i am sharing 5002 files , will that slow my dowload speed . and i also have no uploads . is this a problem with my isp or lime wire . i did a speedtest and i'm capable of 256kb/s , why isn't anything uploading.

Doug, this is a shot in the dark but have you checked your upload settings? Go to Tools > Options > Uploads > Basic > set upload bandwith to about 90%. Then go to Slots and set Max upload slots to 5. Click apply and OK. Just a suggestion.

Sounds like it might very well be your ISP.

Hey Doug, I also went to Magnetmix and got the "need more sources". I'm a little :confused: now because I have never experianced this from that site. I very rarely have any trouble dn/lding anything. Just FYI

i applied the settings to uploads and no changes

Hi Doug54.
Look on the bottom or side of your modem/router for the make & model numbers
We need them to help.please

also try using limewire out of peak times, to see if it works better then & post results.

P.S Is this a typing error "broadband 1 gb/ sec connection"
Do you mean 1meg ?
Peace.

sorry 1meg sounds about right .
there is alot of numbers and writing on the bottom of the modem.
i'm not sure if all the information is correct.
i think it says nextnet wireless inc.
part number 900-0052-7002
thank you for your help .
i'm sorry my info is so vague , as my internet connection has just changed a few months ago . and it was fine until a few weeks ago .

my isp provided me with my modem ,
and they said the the make of it is nextnet.
but the model number is rsu3310.
i hope that can help you help me .
cheers

sorry RSU-3310-AV is the model number.

Hi Doug.
Sorry late reply the forum would'nt let me sign in yesterday.:confused:
Cant find any info on your modem/router.

Lets just try this. if no joy we will try a clean sweep.

Universal Plug and Play may not be working properly Due to this update. "Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)"
Removing this update is not Recommended & could make your computer vulnerable to attack.
For more info on this update, click on this blue link.
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-019: Vulnerability in Universal Plug and Play Could Allow Remote Code Execution (931261)

If this update is installed on your computer & UPnP is in use by Limewire,
Try switching to Manual Port forward using port numbers between 45000 To 65000
Both Manual Port forward No, & listening port should be set at the same number
In LimeWire, GO to Tools/Options/Advanced/Firewall Config & use Manual Port forward.

If you are using a router, or modem/router to connect, that will also need configuring.
Find your router listed here, Use this blue link. & dont forget to create a static IP first, & click apply after changing each setting.
PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall
Your Servant,
Peace.

i tried changing from port number 45000 and 65000 a few times , with no changes .
i can't find anything on the modem either and i have contacted my isp .
is there any last ditch effort i could try,
thyanks for your help.
doug54

Hi Doug.
Please forgive me for being inattentive Doug, I'm just so busy at present

What we need to do is start with a clean sheet.
Sounds like things have become jumbled.


Follow these instructions exactly.
So, you need to Go, Start/All Programs/LimeWire n Uninstall all L/W versions.
Do Not Uninstall From Change or Remove Programs.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW
Now Go to, Start/Search/click on all files n folders/more advanced options/
& make sure, case sensitive, is not ticked. (all other boxes should be ticked)

Now!!, Put "limewire" in box, (all or part of file name) & click search.
Delete everything found, including Prefetch folder, (I mean everything)
If you have used older versions of limewire.
Then repete search putting ".limewire", the dot is important
When all L/W files are deleted.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.
Now! Go to,
START/Set Program Access/Change or Remove Programs,
now completely remove all versions of java.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now! Use this Blue Link to get "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 12" Use the off line installer, NOT the (recommended) one, 4th one down.
Java SE Downloads - Previous Release - JDK 5
When Download is completed.
Disconnect from internet, close ALL apps n reinstall java.

Now!! Use this link to download latest L/W version using the off line installer
LimeWire
If you need help, Shout, If it fixed your problem or not, Feedback helps others.:super:

P.S....I would use manual port faward, UPnP is a pain in the assp for many.
Peace

sir japa,
and all the others who have responded to my thread.
thank you for your help.
i can now download at full speed (on average 20-50kbs). sometimes it's not very fast (around 3kbs). but i think it has more to do with thime i ha ve been logging on .
so once again thank you.

Your most welcome Doug, Glad we could help.
Peace.