LimeWire doesn't connect on Mac OS X Leopard... What's the problem???
 

I've got constantly firewall icon on and one bar in the connection progress...... When I put my tracking arrow on it, it shows: "You are currently connecting to the network"..... What I'm supposed to do??? Help me!!!

HI,
I have the exact same problem. So I tried to install Limewire Pro on my Linux Fedora 8 Machine and it does exactly the same thing. I guess that maybe my ISP is blocking me. I am in Quebec and use sympatico wish apparently is on the withelist

Tony

I heard that it's not a problem with ISP.... I used to have LimeWire on the same Mac but running Tiger not Leopard and there wasn't any problem. Of course it was working on the same network. So I think that it is a problem with the OS...:/

HI
 

Had same problem here, i even though that had done something bad when i updated my windows vista software,but my problem was the stupid firewall status that was not working propertly with inbound and outbound,so i took care of it and now i have the world icon,instead the firewall icon on my limewire with all the green bars,if you want to check and try to fix the way i did,i did a forum here,search for my id and follow my instruction.:idea:

You probably forget that I'm running Mac OS X Leopard not Windows Vista......

Connection problems with Mac 10.5 Leopard
 

Hi- I am a new Mac user, past PC user, successful with Lime wire pre-Mac.I have viewed a few solutions suggested, however the port changes can only be done with the limewire connected,and I cannot get past a strange window that comes up on the first setup window of the set up wizard, something about shared files full, and I have no clue. to answer your questions suggested, I will try.

Country of orign- USA
OS Mac10.5.1 Leopard
Firewall NO CLUE yes there is a brick wall
RAM 1 gig
Airport wireless router
modem Motorola
ISP Cox.net
desk at home
Limewire 4:16.2Pro
JAVA 1.5.0_13
6346 works
Macbook OS 10.4.11 no problem with LW on this one.
UPnP

I sure hope some one can help out-I have struggled with this for about five days now. I really don't want to mess this thing up-it works really well for EVERYTHING else. I really enjoyed the music I got with this program.

Thanks.

Is this still a problem? If so, can you get far enough into LimeWire to choose a new Shared folder. I'd guess the original one won't let LW write into it.

still cannot connect
 

I have been thru all my preferences in Apple, all Limewire preferences, all security folders, filter pulldowns, file sharing enabling, port switching, etc, and I still only get 1 small green bar & 4 red bars in the lower left, a firewall in the lower left over the globe, and that is with the connect feature in the limewire file menu on. I need a real person on a phone about this time-don't you all have an 800 number, because this is really frustrating. Sincerely, Val Brending

I have the same problem on my new mac os x with same specs as yours I can't figure out why the brick wall. I've been searching for weeks now, none of the solutions work, or are as exact as yours.

1. OSX Firewall settings for Mac OSX (click on link)

2. (a) If LW Will Not Connect, __ (b) Problems with the search, __ (c) Hostiles List

3. Apple Airport Extreme/Express for Mac users * (NAT-PMP)

4. If still problems, then please give more details such as about your brand & model of modem & or router. Also which internet service provider you use. System details - help us to help you (click on blue link)

Yeah, I know, it's also happening and all the fixes are for PC and it doesn't work. help!?

Thai ISP I'm guessing. ;) I have no idea if any of the Thai ISP's block or filter p2p. AFAIK they do not. However they do have unreliable bandwidth & connection can drop at a drop of a hat sometimes.

Can you supply your system details please. :) Link on my previous post on previous page of thread.

And is your OSX firewall turned on or off? If on, is LW listed as an exception?
Which version of LW are you trying to run? If LW 4, I can upload fresh connection cache file if necessary.