I am not able to download the latest version of Limewire because I have an older OSX version, but I am able to install Limewire 4.12.6, which was recommended. I can open it and I see 5 red bars, which states I have a connection, but it indicates that it detects a firewall. I've checked all of my system preferences and no firewalls are on or active. I tried to download a song it doesn't do anything. I've uninstalling and reinstalling and restarting my computer. What do I do?

Thanks for your help!

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We will need a few more details, especially in regards to modem/router brand & model, ISP, etc.: System details - help us to help you (click on blue link)
Most likely the firewall detected was the NAT protection inside your modem/router. It suggests your router does not utilise UPnP for LW to communicate with the device to open a port. But we will know more when you post your details.

In meantime, try these suggestions & combine them: If LW Will Not Connect (click on the blue link)

My computer info is:
Powerbook G4 Version 10.3.9
Processor: 1.25 GHz PowerPC G4
Memory: 512 MB DDR SDRAM
Internet: SBC Yahoo! DSL
Network Built-In Ethernet
IP Address: 192.168.1.100
Use LinkSys Wireless & Broadband Router
Use Firefox for Internet Access
Alternate Internet Access is Safari

If you need more info, please let me know. Thanks!

I won't be around in near future, but yes, I think you missed some details.

Firewire: Firewire Bus 800 mb / sec Speed
Airport Card: AirPort Extreme Firmware Version: 405.1
Memory: SODIMMO/J25Lower 256 MB DDR SDRAM SODIMM1/J25 Upper 256 MB DDR SDRAM

I hope I added the rest of the details. If not, then please tell me what I'm missing. Thanks!

Did you check 'either' of my previous two links?
Did you try any of the suggestions?

Which model linksys & modem?

Yes I did try your suggestions and still nothing. My firewall is off and I have no idea where it's detecting the firewall. I've uninstalled and reinstalled LW. I've disabled every suggestion on the links you sent to me and and the only thing that slightly changed was the connection. Instead of 5 red bars, the smallest bar is green and the rest of them are red. But the firewall is still showing a brick wall. Also, I've disconnected and reconnected and restarted my computer. I've even changed the Listening Port to 65000, which was the suggestion.

The Linksys model is a Wireless-G Broadband Router made by Cisco Systems and model #WRT54G. The modem I have I received through Yahoo! which is a Speed Stream made by Efficient Networks. It's an Ethernet ADSL Modem...modem access code 2434912088...if this helps. I don't know what else to do. Please help!

That particular model Linksys is not one of their better ones. It has firmware problems & can be unreliable. Best advice would be to port forward it. ie: Set up a static ip first PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall & then follow Linksys instructions on forwarding a port.

Sorry for slow response, I've been away.

Thanks for the advise...and for getting back to my need for help. I'll try that and let you know what the result is.