Setting Up FileMaker Server Advanced

[Matt Malyschko]

I am new to using FMS, and am trying to set it up on my home PC for testing purposes, etc.

 

I have followed all the instructions on how to install, configure, etc., but not entirely sure how to get it onto the web - so I can remote access it without being on my network.

 

On the LAN, it works fine, but I want to test remote connectivity, etc., - how do I go about doing this? I have read any posts I thought would be appropriate in this matter, but can't find any help!

 

Previously I was hosting solutions using IWP, and had port forwarded my PC, etc. and had it working fine. Do I need to take similar steps here?

 

Thanks!

[Ocean West]

You will need to make sure your router has the proper ports open and that your PC that is acting as your server has a static ip and that the router

points to it properly. 

[Matt Malyschko]

You will need to make sure your router has the proper ports open and that your PC that is acting as your server has a static ip and that the router

points to it properly. 

Yeh I found I needed to put port 5003 to the host computer. Got it sorted!!

[Ocean West]

by way of review you may wish to watch this video from last years Devcon - https://fmdev.filemaker.com/docs/DOC-2831  ( you need a TechNet Acct )