Router Configuration (Port Forward)īefore we can configure the router you might ask "what is a router exactly?" A router is a small device connecting your internet cable to your computer network it is often mistakenly referred to as a modem. Your IP address will be visible to the right, as indicated in the screenshot below. You can get more information here Microsoft Command Promptįrom the Apple menu pull down "System Preferences" Some versions of windows may access the command prompt differently. Type "ipconfig" (without quotes) and press Enter. You can obtain these by following the steps below.Ĭlick on Start -> Run -> type in "cmd" (without quotes) in the box and press Enter.
The final address is the Router address (Default Gateway). This IP addresses is usually something like: .x or 10.0.x.x. The second address is the LAN address of your server (the FileMaker host computer). You can obtain your WAN address from many online network tools such as or by Google search for: 'whats my ip' This is how your router is called from the outside, and is usually assigned by your Internet Service Provider, cable or telephone company. There are three IP addresses required when setting up FileMaker Server to allow remote clients to login. If you are already using Briefcase this will have already been done. Install any updates and upload the Briefcase Data files to the server. Install FileMaker Server on the Host (the server). For a detailed documentation on how these ports are used refer to the Ports Used by FileMaker support article. If you are proficient in computer networking you may not need to read this guide. To achieve this you must open Port 5003 and if you are administering the server you can also choose to open Port 16000. The diagram below is what we are basically trying to achieve. Some of these steps may require an IT professional if you are not confident making changes to your network configuration. To remotely access Briefcase there are a couple of things you must do first. Note: This guide only applies to users managing Briefcase with FileMaker Server on their own private network.
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