For some strange reason about a month ago Ares would never connect and since then no P2p programs work like ares, bearshare, or limewire...Everytime i try to connect to limewire i have the brickwall in front of the globe(firewall)...this all started around the same time i got my lwrt300n linksys router, but i checked and Upnp is enabled...Iv tried everything and i no its not norton because i had already been running ares on it before this...CAN ANY1 HELP ME PLEASE?

Your Router has an inbuilt Nat Firewall, so try Port Forwarding and see if that helps you to connect again...

Here are your instructions for the WRT300n
Port Forwarding for the Linksys WRT300N

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I tried port forwarding and i still have a wall in front of the globe

I hav tried everything and still limewire says i have a firewall(wall in front of globe) iv tried port forwarding, disabling norton and everything i can think of...CAN SOME1 PLEASE HELP MEEEE!!!!!!

If you have no connection to the network (& assuming you're using Windows), try this: Reinstall this version of Java.
Java SE Downloads - Previous Release - JDK 5
Use the JRE offline installer & remove your current version of Java before you reinstall the other version.

Delete LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See point 3 below, also point 2 if you've used much older versions of LW in the past (you could have a folder in either location).
Fixes for LimeWire
This will kill all of your settings within options, you'll have to go back through & reset things afterwards.

If none of that helps then please post your details...it's a PITA when we have to try & guess peoples' setup.
System details - help us to help you

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)Vista
2. What firewalls you have?Mcafee
3. How much ram?1014mb
4. Hard Disk space available?91.6gb
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?linksys wrt300n
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. Limewire 4.13.0 java 1.6.0_01
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)?Partnership wireless
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? says your test worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.....New Problem with an experienced user
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes

Hey Blake,

Lots of people have had troubles with Vista & McAfee. Have a read thru these threads & use the forum search to look for McAfee (or just have a look thru this Vista section)...you might find some more info

Can't Connect With VISTA!
“No Compromise” Vista-McAfee-Limewire Solution

Grandpa uses Vista (I don't) & he also recommends Avast!
Avast

Once you've got McAfee sorted out, you might need to port forward for your router (it has a firewall of it's own, so port forwarding should get rid of your firewall icon). The instructions are here.
Port Forwarding for the Linksys WRT300N
Don't forget the step of setting up a static IP address! LW's listening port, port in the 'manual port forward' box & port forwarded thru a router all have to be the same number

If you're still having trouble after all that, reinstall your Java. Just remove your current Java version & reinstall using the JRE offline installer.
Java SE Downloads

And delete LW"s preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See point 3 here (also point 2 if you've used much older versions of LW on the same computer before you changed to Vista).
Fixes for LimeWire
Sticky: LimeWire Pref Folder in Vista

Oooops...also being answered over here
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...t-connect.html

tried all of that...still says im behind a firewall

Did you uninstall the Firewall, Privacy Service and Spam killer....In your McAfee security...


I Googled your ISP and something tells me they may shape p2p usage and it could very well mean why you cannot connect...
Have a look at Q.16
Partnership Wireless Services

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