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Using ver 3.53 have tryed all different port settings ,all firewalls are turned off ,using a Linksys router ,I am sure I set port forwarding up right still everything times out coming and going ANY SUGGESTIONS ?
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Do the ports that are set in WinMX match the ports you have mapped in your router?
And who is your ISP? Some ISP's block common P2P ports so it may be an idea to use a not so common port for WinMX.

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For more information on setting up your router see http://www.portforward.com/routers.htm
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