newbie help with pub'ing over internet via dsl

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OK I hope you all can help or point me in the right direction. I have DSL and wish to have a basic dbase up for around 2 to 3 people to access and use over the internet. I am running FM7 (5 users - Plenty). SO either i am missing something or the manual(help info) is lacking, probably the latter. Even if my IP is not static that is not a problem. I ofcourse am having no trouble accessing the dbase over my local network. now by locating my IP through http://www.showmyip.com/ would a person outside my LAN just need to attach a Colon and 591? Someone needs to wirte a dummies guide for doing this for the casual user.

Thanks for any considderation in this matter.

B

[Garry Claridge]

If you are using port 591 then yes the outside users would need to append ":591" to the IP address.

If you are using a Gateway/Router you will also need to "map" port 591 to the computer on your LAN.

If you are not using a Gateway/Router (i.e. you are using PPPoE directly to a DSL modem) you may need to check for a Firewall blocking the port.

Good Luck.

Garry

p.s. There are a couple of good guides on the forum which have been written recently in response to similar questions

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Garry,

Thank you I had been searching the post but I was going blind..I DO appreciate you taking the time. I will be checking for those.

Brian

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Garry,

I got it working, thanks again.

Bryan