Hosting files over TCP/IP

[Chris_Giles]

I have developed a suite of filemaker databases which I now need to share to users over TCP/IP.

All files have been set to multi-user, FMPro 6 has been set to use TCP/IP and the host has an ADSL connnection on a Windows XP machine.

On starting the testing, I just cannot access the files from another PC! I have the laptop connected to the internet on a dial-up connection. On opening FMPro (also TCP/IP enabled) I go to specify host, type in the IP address of the host - then nothing! A user also tried entering the IP over his cable ADSL connected PC running Win98 with the same result.

As far as I know, this should work - but how?

Web companion just won't work for this solution, too many calculations etc. However, when I tested a simple file using web companion, that worked.

Also tried with and without the personal firewall option on the internet connection settings.

Any ideas?

[Garry Claridge]

Do other services work, e.g. Personal Web-sharing?

It may be a port routing problem with your Modem/Router! You need to have port 5003 open.

Good Luck.

Garry

[Chris_Giles]

Thanks for the tip. Excuse my ignorance on these matters but I've only just got round to using XP after 18 happy years on Macs. Where exactly do I find Port 5003 and how do I check if it is open? The modem is an Alcatel Speedtouch USB.

[Chris_Giles]

I have managed to ping the ADSL connected PC's IP address from a remote PC on a dial-up connection

[Garry Claridge]

If you were using a Mac I could help you. However, even after having setup a couple of XP computers, I have repressed memory of such horrid affairs.

It may have a built-in Firewall or IP filter. The firewall may be blocking certain ports!

Good Luck.

Garry

[Chris_Giles]

Yes, sorely tempted to rip the iMac out of the office and bring it home to use as the server!

[Anatoli]

RE: However, when I tested a simple file using web companion, that worked.

That show, that port for WC -- 80 or 591 -- is not blocked, but 5003 IS BLOCKED.

It may be somewhere on the way or in your local machine.

HTH

[Will]

On the XP box check to see if the "Internet Connection Firewall" is enabled - right-click "my network places" on the desktop - choose properties - right click "local area connections" and choose properties - then click the advanced tab and see if it is enabled.

Will