On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 5:04 PM, Bob Pawley <rjpaw...@shaw.ca> wrote:
> Hi > > I've been operating on localhost successfully for some time. > > I am now attempting to access a Postgresql 8.3 database installed on one of > my other computers conneted through a router. > > Is this possible? > > My first attempts have been with Postgresql Admin. > > I changed host to the IP address of the computer and input the other info. > > I also ran - listen virtual; on the receiving server. > > It hasn't connected successfully. I get the message 'Server not listening' > > What else can I do?? > > Bob > 1. Configure pg_hba.conf to allow access from your network, internet, etc, as appropriate. 2. If you're accessing the database from outside of your network, across a NAT, ensure that your router forwards port 5432 to your database server. 3. Ensure that port 5432 is not blocked by your firewalls. Best of luck, Andrew
