Why don't I get any search results?

Assuming that you can connect to a hub and chat with users, this is usually caused by a firewall, router, or connection sharing. There are several things you can try:

1. Enter your external IP address in the settings dialog and try again. Find out the IP from DSLReport's IP page .
2. Check your firewall's configuration. You need to make sure it's allowing or forwarding incoming connections on the port specified in the settings. You have to enable both TCP and UDP traffic. If you can download, but not search, UDP is blocked. Please read the FAQ on How to set up active mode.
3. Your school or work might be blocking DC traffic. Read the FAQ on types of blocks, and what you might be able to do about it.
4. If the above things don't work for you, you'll have to use passive mode (if the hub allows it).