port number

[LVA]

Could someone help me please.

What port number does FM use as default to be open using a firewall ?

THKS.

LVA

[QuinTech]

From Filemaker TechInfo:

5. FileMaker Server Port Numbers. FileMaker Server uses three important ports for transmitting information.

[LVA]

Are these port numbers the same using FileMaker Pro 7 ?

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[QuinTech]

Yes, it is 5003 by default for FMP as well.

Incidentally, if you'd like to see your ports in use, open up FMP7 and allow network sharing with TCP/IP. Then from a command line, type NETSTAT and you'll see all the ports open locally, as well as the ports open on remote machines that are accessing your 5003.

Perhaps you're already aware, but there are issues involved in running FM databases across a network without using Server. Most people recommend against it, though it can be done. Of course, there's always a budget to think about, but just consider it. :

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[LVA]

Thank you very much.

LVA