Can't connect to Server (1 Viewer)

[phinrp]

Can't seem to get MP1.0.1 to connect to the TVServer. All previous installation steps worked fine, TVService is running, can preview channels, etc, but in MP when select MyTV it always asks me for the Server name, and when given it (MediaCenter\SQLExpress in my case) it always says "Some ports seems to be blocked" (ports 31456, 554, 1433 & 1434). Also says Unable to connect to the server, unable to connect to the database, and Please check firewall.

I've tried turning of Windows firewall (Vista), no difference; I've manually added all ports to exception list, no difference; I've added/confirmed TVService, SQLBrowser and SQLServr all added to exceptions, no difference.

Has anybody found a way around this firewall issue? Scoured the forum but not found the answer yet, except for the suggestion to scrap VIsta and go back to XP.


TV-Server Version: 1.0.1.0
MediaPortal Version: 1.0.1.0
MediaPortal Skin:
Windows Version: Vista Ultimate SP1
CPU Type: Intel E6600 2.4
HDD: WD 1TB + 2x320GB + 160GB
Memory: 2GB
Motherboard: Asus P5B Deluxe
Video Card: Radeon X1950 Pro
Video Card Driver:
Sound Card:
Sound Card AC3: SPDIF Optical out
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: Hauppauge PVR-500
1. TV Card Type:
1. TV Card Driver:
2. TV Card:
2. TV Card Type:
2. TV Card Driver:
3. TV Card:
3. TV Card Type:
3. TV Card Driver:
4. TV Card:
4. TV Card Type:
4. TV Card Driver:
MPEG2 Video Codec:
MPEG2 Audio Codec:
h.264 Video Codec:
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case: Silverstone
Cooling:
Power Supply:
Remote: Win MCE
TV: Panasonic AE900 projector
TV - HTPC Connection:

 

[jere]

Some ports seem to be blocked

I have same problems with 31456 (TCP) remote control, 554 (TCP) RTSP streaming, 1433 (TCP) MS SQL Server

TV-Server Version: 1.0.0.0
MediaPortal Version: 1.0.0.0
MediaPortal Skin:
Notebook Toshiba tecra
Windows Version: XP pro. SP2
CPU Type: Intel T7500 2.2
HDD: Hitachi 250GB
Memory: 2GB

anybody know what is wrong in my settings or with ffirewall settings (I try with firewall off)?

 

[phinrp]

No one out there with any ideas on getting past this roadblock?

 

[VashStampede]

Had the same issue here, using MySQL. I solved it by running the TV configuration and it asked for the database settings again. Having that set-up it worked again.
Hope it helps you guys!