also, when i go to airport utilities, admin. they only give me two options, scan or other. for other i need a password. i don't know how to get to port mapping.

Do you have Airport 4.2? According to the link I gave, this version is required in order to enable NAT-PM. Check software update to ensure you have already installed the aireport update.

If you can't get anywhere with this, then manual port forwarding it the way to go. If you're concerned that port 6346 might be blocked or shaped by your ISP (internet service provider), then try a port between 49152 - 65535. Likewire you'd need to put this number into LW's manual port forward & also the Listening port. In fact, before you do manual port forwarding, try changing the listening port to one in the range suggested; eg: 64049. And see if that makes a difference.

BTW who is your ISP?

Your version of LimeWire, did you mean version 4.0 or 4.10 or another. Please let us know.

BTW I'm guessing your admin password for the airport will be the same as your Mac. If not, ask whoever else has admin abilities for the computer. Perhaps you haven't set one up for the airport yet. Did you check the manual?

okay. i have airport 4.2 i dont think i can enable NAT-PM so i will try different port numbers but does that mean i keep going through all numbers until i see th brick wall down?
i think my ISP is blocking it, i use a network from the city i live in. everytime i want to get online i have to enter numbers to and letters shown above login.
i also tried using my password for the computer and it didnt work for "other" in airport admin.
also, i have limewire 4.10
perhaps i havent set up something for the airport...
i will try the port number, but when i try 64049 in listening should i keep the manual 6346? will i know instantly when i have access by the brick wall?
thanks again for all your help!!!!!

another question..why dont i have a base station? how can i set one up? it seems like everything i need to do is from utilities/airport admin and when i am there i have no options...i rescan and there is nothing. i try other and it doesnt work??? i can try different port numbers but should i restart limewire everytime i do this?

one more thing, i tested 6346 and it said my test worked. does that mean its not blocked by my isp?

Port 6346 test will show that your router & ISP is not blocking that port for outgoing requests. But for incoming, the airport still might be at fault.

Who is your ISP (internet service provider)?
Yes there is a chance they're using a special anti-p2p program to detect & filter out p2p programs to either affect their bandwidth or stop them connecting.

BTW I've never used an Airport myself & don't know the differences between models, etc. But did you check your airport manual for how to access/create/change your admin password for the device?

i use a wi-fi connection, thats all i know! i live in poland and i cant speak the language!
i dont have my airport manual that i know of.
can you tell me about the wall coming down..for example if i keep trying different ports do i have to restart limewire to see if it works, or do i need to wait 15 minutes?
i really appreciate your help! it seems like it is being blocked as it worked fine a few weeks ago...i dont think i changed any settings to cause this change.
what about upgrading limewire or something?

You didn't say which LW 4.10.x version you have. The present official version is 4.10.9, but the beta 4.11.0 has been released.
The official version get it here http://www.limewire.com/english/content/download.shtml
The beta get from here http://www.limewire.com/english/content/beta.shtml

Edit: I just realised you said in the beginning you're a pro user. If that's the case, you can downld the newer version from your personal downld page. Also you'll find a link to the pro beta at the bottom of that page. http://www.limewire.com/english/cont...pro_lookup.jsp
You can also send a message to LW Pro support giving them the same details we've discussed here to see if they have any ideas.

You could also try another OSX gnutella program to see if you have the same problems. Either FrostWire which is almost the same as LW, get it here http://www.frostwire.com/static/downloads.html

Or else try Phex from here http://phex.kouk.de/mambo/content/view/17/29/

okay. i guess i will try that stuff.
when i open limewire it only says 4.10
can you answer my question about how restarting limewire if i change preferences? do i have to restart it or will the brick wall just come down? or should i wait 15 minutes or something like that. i still havent tried changing ports because i want to know if i have to restart limewire everytime i change the number.
i saw in previous threads that people who have pro should have recieved two emails, the second being a help link, i have only received one and i purchased it over a month ago from the official site...
i tried bittorrent yesterday and was having the same problems. one more question, you should only have one firewall open right? so if i try to use bittorrent i should turn gnutella firewall off?
thanks!

okay, get this...i just downloaded beta and now when i open limewire it asks me if i want PRO!!!!!!
AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
whats going on!!!!!!!!