Cannot see available files FM9 peer to peer

[Darryl W]

Hi everyone,

I was hoping someone could help me with this problem. I have 2 imacs (new this year) running leopard sharing a database peer to peer. If I just use a d-link switch with no connection to the internet, and I click open remote... I see the other computer hosting the file and I am able to share it.

However, if a use a d-link router connected to the internet I can see the other computer under hosts, but there is no available file.

I called filemaker tech support and there is no serial number conflict. They said something about a possible loop occurring in the networking so that the client thinks there is a serial number conflict?: But, it does not bring up a dialog saying there is a serial number conflict.

If I try this on another "client" computer with a totally different filemaker serial number, there is no problem. Any thoughts?

Thanks, Darryl

[IdealData]

Can you clarify the exact set up here. Your avatar says Panther/FM8.5, however you are describing hosting on a Leopard machine - what version of FM are you using?

[Darryl W]

Thank you for your reply. I am using the latest update to Leopard and Filemaker 9v3 on all machines. Filemaker networking with sharing enabled.

Interestingly, if I use the switch and the peer to peer is working, then I turn on my airport and connect to the internet through that, the peer to peer stops working too.

I hope you can help.