HELLLLLLLLLLLP!! I know how to port-forward, I do it all the time. So I set the port # to forward in Limewire and on my DSL router. But it still claims I'm behind a firewall! Grrrr! I do NOT have a firewall - what else would the problem be? BTW - I clicked on the test page you had in another post for testing if I can get to port 6346 - and it fails every time.
Mindy

PS. I even set my router to open ALL PORTS and it still failed to connect and failed to let me to the 6346 test page.

What are your details

OS(Win XP etc)
LW & Java version (help > about LW & you'll see)
Firewall you're using
Modem/router brand & model
ISP
Connection type (DSL etc)
Where you connect from (home, school etc)
Are you sharing a connection with other computers
Is this your first try with LW

Have you made sure to configure your software firewall (if you use one) to allow LW access? A lot of connection issues are discussed here
Connection problems? Check here first!

Have you used p2p before? Something is blocking the default port... maybe your ISP?

Ok here's the details.
- I use Windows 2000 pro
- LW version 4.12.3 - the Basic, not Pro
- I used to use Limewire last year and it worked fine for me
- I do NOT have a firewall - I'm positive
- My DSL modem is a Zyxel 645 and I know how to do port forwarding
- I connect from home - no router or anything. Just my 1 pc.

I hope u can help!
Thx
Mindy

Have you tried using any other p2p apps & if so, do they give you the same problem?

Who is your ISP?

You could try changing to a higher port (eg something in the range 49152-65535). A higher port may not be blocked but LW is probably still going to pick up the NAT firewall within your modem. Does the modem support UPnP? If so, have you tried enabling UPnP & choosing that option within LW's options > advanced > firewall config?

Sorry, I can't help much more here. Someone else might have a better idea?