Subject Re: [firebird-support] Problem with client connection.
Author Martijn Tonies
Hi,

> I've installed FB in 'SERVER1' PC and I can't connect
> the clients, in the client PC (CLIENT1) I have the
> fbClient.dll, the OBDC drivers, etc, my string
> connection is: SERVER1:orgMainDb
> 'orgMainDb' is an alias.
>
> What could be the problem? How can I verify the
> communication between client and FB server? How can I
> verify the port used by FB?

First things first, can you "ping" the machine?

If so, is the Firebird server running? (as in: is the process
available in the list of all processes?)

Next, what is the error message?

Is there a firewall running or blocking the port (3050)?

Martijn Tonies
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