Hello -- my first post here ('cos of a problem, of course).

I'll start with the check list, then outline my specific problem:
1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Mac OS X
2. What firewalls you have? None
3. How much ram? 2 Gb
4. Hard Disk space available? 7 Gb
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ADSL
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
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 4.14.8 Java 1.5.0_7
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Tele2
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!!
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. Been using LW for a couple of years - it's a new problem for me.
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?
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). France

Now, here's my my specific problem:
I've been an occasional LW user (last time was in June I think) for a couple of years or more. LW now opens OK but doesn't connect.
Two other Peer-to-peer applics don't connect either -- they are Acquisition and Acqlite. Maybe a shared resource?
I can download bit torrents normally (mostly from Dime-A-Dozen).
My e-mail works normally.

Thanks in advance for any help.
Brian

I have the exact same problem

Well... let's hope somebody sees us and gets us on the right track!

here is the link to a thread that i had answered. http://www.gnutellaforums.com/gettin...-new-post.html. give it a few days if there is no answer yet.