bwc3068 wrote:

> John--
>
> Thanks SO much for the prompt reply.
>
> I could connect using IB_SQL.EXE (IBO's SQL tool) no problem locally
> on the file server Kirk.
>
> So, I went to the XP - Windows Security Center and turned off the
> Firewall on Kirk. Connected no problem. Can't believe I didn't
> think of that! Thanks.
>
> I know this is out of place for this group BUT do you have any idea
> how to ceate an exception in Security Center's Firewall for
> Firebird? I tried adding "ibserver.exe" as an exception but it
> didn't work.

Sorry, got my servers on linux... I have no idea... put probably it is
not the program that needs to be "ecpted" but more the port that needs
to be opened? Usually port 3050... there should be a possibility to open
ports...

Regards,
John