I have tried everything I can to get limewire through a firewall
with no success, what else can I try?

Diana Glenn, April 2007

if i use a proxy server & then i start the limewire then the speed reaches its peak value & i am able to surf with speed.

mitesh dave, May 2008

Please dont use uPnP as recommended, uPnP allows software to open any port it likes on the firewall, this is INHERANTLY DANGEROUS, as if you do get a virus, it will be able to open what ever ports it wants, and leave your PC open to all manner of nastys.

Any queries .... Post a reply, and I will advise as best I can.

I am a Network Engineer

Rich, October 2007

Please dont use uPnP as recommended, uPnP allows software to open any port it likes on the firewall, this is INHERANTLY DANGEROUS, as if you do get a virus, it will be able to open what ever ports it wants, and leave your PC open to all manner of nastys.

Any queries .... Post a reply, and I will advise as best I can.

I am a Network Engineer

Rich, October 2007

Which firewall? Windows XPs? Hardware? The firewall is like a bouncer with a list of names of people who can get in. If your not on the list... To get in the bouncer needs to know who you are (ie program name) and how you will arrive (which "port"). So you might have Limewire using port 6997 via UDP or TCP. PnP is a system that looks for someone who is waiting for a connection and is more automated.

To get through the firewall the firewall application must know which port Limewire connects with. I generally pick an easy number (eg. 12345) and set Limewire to use that (using the preferences in Limewire). Then for software firewalls like the windows one you create an exception. It will need to know the program (c:\path... Limewire\limewire.exe and the port number it is using. I believe u need to add two port settings, one for UDP and one for TCP.. use the same number for both.

If it is a router you are using you may need to try using PnP to automatically get through the modem or if this isn't available youi need to learn about port forwarding.

Contact me if you are still stuck!

Mart9012, June 2007

What firewall? Windows, your router or other software?
If it's a Windows firewall it should pop up and ask, if it's a router firewall you will need to configure the ports or set your PC outside the DMZ. If it's another software firewall, you should be able to configure the ports there, but you will need to give more info.

Darren, April 2007