Frequently Asked Questions

Error: 'Windows Socket Error: (10060), on API 'connect╞'

Question:

I have a 3 tier app. using the TMidasConnection. I can

connect to the server app when I use a client machine

within the local net. I can also connect to it if I dial

in directly into the local net. But, if I try to connect

via the Internet (through an ISP) I get the error "Windows

Socket Error: (10060), on API 'connect'".  While connected

to the ISP, I can ping my server machine, but the component

does not see it.

Answer:

You are probably running into the firewall.  If the server
is not outside the firewall sometimes you can use a
Port # > 1024 to access it, but you should check with your
IS department.