Empty List on "Hosts" - Trying to Share Files

[webdezchris]

Hello all,

I am trying to share files using Filemaker Pro 5.0v3. I have turned on the Local and Remote Data Access Companions, and am using TCP/IP as my Network Protocol. For each of three files I have open, I have activated the Local and Remote Data Access Companions in Companion Sharing under Multi-User.

When trying to open these files remotely, I select Hosts and then I specify the host name. Repeatedly, and from different locations, this file list always comes up blank. Can anyone offer my any ideas as to what I am doing wrong?

Many thanks for your help.

Chris

[jasonwood]

You don't need to worry about companion sharing, you just want Network Sharing. Make sure you are set to "Multi-user" under Network Sharing.

If you are behind a router, you'll need to map the appropriate ports to the server (I forget what they are, but you'll find lots of information in the Connectivity forum).