Reid Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I've set up a FM network at our office. I installed FM 11 on all the computers that need access but there seems to be a stability issue. FM keeps doing a force close or saying there are connection problems. We're using FM with 4 computers. My computer is hosting. All running windows XP. I'm also running IWP (should I turn that off?). Wifi network. We upgraded our internet speed and bought a new router so that everyone's wifi is faster and stronger. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdealData Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 This really is a "flaky" set up. 1. The fact that you are hosting to the others, and presumably using your computer too will likely cause FM to fail to respond to its clients quickly enough - hence the messages. 2. WiFi for clients is okay, but at least have the hosting machine on 1Gb wired. Genrally speaking there are no network issues with FM - provided it is configured correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John May - Point In Space Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Yes, you should definitely use FileMaker Server for hosting your databases to other computers. You may also want to consider using a professional FileMaker Hosting Provider such as ourselves: http://www.pointinspace.com/ We provide the server hardware, FileMaker Server Advanced licenses, upgrades, maintenance, monitoring, etc. so you don't have too. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions either here or off-list to jmay(at)pointinspace.com. - John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Jondreau Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Also make sure that clients are opening the file through the "Open Remote" dialog and NOT by accessing your machine directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 Thanks for the responses! When I get the error messages I'm not actually using the host machine. FM is just running on it. If I were to put it on our server, how would I run it? Doesn't FM have to be open and running in order for it to be accessed? How would I do that on a server that is used just for storage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 Also make sure that clients are opening the file through the "Open Remote" dialog and NOT by accessing your machine directly. Nice catch! That would definitely be bad. I am, however, using the open remote dialog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcooney Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Reid, You need a dedicated box running FileMaker Server, not a fileserver with Filemaker client. Or, take John May up on his hosting service. hth, Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share Posted October 9, 2010 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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