Databases - Firebird Uses Port 3050

Firebird Uses Port 3050

For local connections, Firedbird does not use the network.

c:/Some_Path/abc.fdb

However, when accessing a database on another machine, Firebird uses TCP/IP Port 3050.

ComputerName:c:/Some_Path/abc.fdb

Normally, this is not an issue ... but when Windows XP SP2 is installed, the Windows Firewall is enabled and most of the ports are blocked (including port 3050). As a result, other computers will not be able to access Firebird tables.

How to Unblock Port 3050

Using

Control Panel / Windows Firewall / Exceptions

Click the Add Port... button and set the following parameters.

Name         Firebird
Port number  3050
TCP          selected

These instructions are for Windows XP SP2. The exact details may be different for other systems.

Author: Robert Clemenzi - clemenzi@cpcug.org

Firebird Uses Port 3050

How to Unblock Port 3050

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