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Connecting to the new FileMaker server in FileMaker 5.5

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Admin IT has recently upgraded to a new FileMaker 5 server. Follow these steps to connect to the new server via FileMaker 5.5 from your Windows work computer.

1. Open FileMaker

2. Go to File -> Open Remote

3. Click “Specify Host”

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4. Type in the new IP address and CHECK the “Permanently add entry to Hosts list” box.

The new IP address is: 172.22.77.75

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5. Click “OK”

6. Locate your desired database on the list and click “Open”

That’s it!


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