I am new to limewire. I am trying to download a big file. I know that this is going to take awhile. My download speed is good for awhile then slows way down. I have searched this forum and tried many of the suggestions but can not seem to speed it back up. Thanks for any help that any one is able to give me.




1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Windows XP
2. What firewalls you have? Windows and McAfee (both are set to allow limewire(
3. How much ram? don't know
4. Hard Disk space available? 7.71 gb
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) DSL
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? Westell model #2200
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 1.5.0_06
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Bellsouth
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. New user, second day
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes
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14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? I think it is UPnP
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security McAfee