>>> Is there a second NIC in the server?
>
> There is only one. Are you thinking a second one could be causing the problem, or is having a second one recommended for improving the speed?

A second one might cause troubles. Check out the RemoteBindAddress
parameter in firebird.conf.


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Thomas Steinmaurer
Upscene Productions
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