The incoming ports that need to be forwarded for FileMaker Pro 10 are:
FileMaker Pro 10 - PC
- TCP: 5003
- UDP: 5003
Setting Up a Port Forward for FileMaker Pro 10
You may need to forward ports in your router when you use FileMaker Pro 10. By forwarding ports you allow connection requests coming from the internet to be directed to FileMaker Pro 10.
Routers are not designed to allow incoming network requests. A port forward can overcome this limitation.
Before You Forward a Port
You need to know the following things before you can forward a port:
- The IP address of your router.
- The IP address of your computer.
- The TCP and UDP ports that need to be forwarded.
Locate Your Router's IP Address
You can run our free Router Detector software to locate your router's IP address. The software is part of our Network Utilities suite of tools and it is completely free to use.
Otherwise, you can follow our guide Find Your Router IP Address.
How To Set Up Port Forwarding for FileMaker Pro 10
We have Network Utilities software that can forward ports for you. Since Network Utilities allows you to both forward and un-forward ports easily you can keep your network security maximized, and then forward ports only when you need them.
Another option is to go through the process of forwarding ports one step at a time. The way to forward a port is:
- Begin by logging in to your router.
- Look for the port forwarding section in your router.
- Type the IP address of your computer into the correct box in your router.
- It is now time to type the TCP and UDP ports that you are forwarding for FileMaker Pro 10 in the correct boxes in your router.
Usually you have to reboot your router in order to save the changes.
You can choose your router from our list to see exactly how to forward ports for FileMaker Pro 10:
List of Routers - Customized for FileMaker Pro 10
Those are the steps for forwarding ports in your router for FileMaker Pro 10.