i have several databases created with fmp8 published on instant web. using port 80, dynamic isp hasn't changed(cable service kept on), using mac tiger. i also have wireless router...airport extreme.

i can access database home with laptop (also running mac tiger on same wireless network) but can't access with explorer (get the can't find server error). also run virtual pc on laptop and can't access database home with this either. help please

Edited September 28, 200520 yr by Guest

Is the Airport Express setup to allow external web access (port 80) to the computer? If not, try this mini-tutorial:

Go into the Airport Admin Utility, click on your Airport's line in the list, and then click the Configure icon.

On the Networking tab, Distribute IP Addresses should be checked and below it the radio button Share a single IP address (using DHCP and NAT) should be selected. The popup lets you choose a subnet, yours is 10.0 something, and that's fine (and easier to remember and type then 192.168...).

On the Port Mapping tab, FileMaker needs to be entered so the Airport knows to allow outside computers to send uninitiated (menaing your computer didn't request the info) traffic to your Mac's FileMaker. Click Add. In both the Public Port and Private Port fields enter 80. In the private address, enter the last digit of your Mac's IP # (you get this in the Network System Preference by double-clicking the Airport line and then clicking the TCP/IP tab).

Let us know if this doesn't work.