When FileMaker 12 opens, you probably see the window below. You may be having issues seeing your database in the list of files when you open Filemaker and use either 'Open Favorite,' 'Open Remote,' or 'Open Recent.' If you make changes to the network configuration, the domain name, or the SSL certificate on a secondary machine, you must reinstall FileMaker Server on the primary machine, then remove and reconnect the secondary machine (FileMaker Server only).My database doesn't show up in the "Open Remote" dialog window (MAC) If you import a custom SSL certificate, clients must use the fully qualified domain name instead of the IP address.
For a multiple-machine deployment (FileMaker Server only), have clients try using the IP address or domain name of a FileMaker WebDirect secondary machine. Verify that the clients are specifying the correct IP address or domain name for the machine running the web server component. Clients cannot access the FileMaker WebDirect Launch Center If no FileMaker Pro client computers can see FileMaker Server in the Hosts dialog box, check the server network connection, and make sure the FileMaker Server ports are open on any firewall. Note FileMaker Pro also supports IPv6 addresses in the form of eight four-digit number groups, separated by colons and surrounded by square brackets ( ). For example, a database hosted from a computer with an IP address of 192.168.10.0, and a DNS name of can be opened by entering either the IP address or the DNS name in the Network Path dialog box, using the format fmnet:/192.168.10.0/. Verify that the simultaneous client limit you specified has not been reached.įileMaker Pro databases shared via TCP/IP can be opened remotely using the list of local hosts, the IP address of the host machine, or the DNS name of the host machine if one has been defined. Verify that TCP/IP networking software is properly configured on the host and client computers.
Network problems A FileMaker Pro client can't find FileMaker Server databases on the network