I also use RDC. I am able to connect to Local Host as well as to the VPS
Hint:- The config.properties entry to connect to my Local PC is my PC's IP ie 192.168.0.123 and NOT 127.0.0.1
For eg.
JdbcUrl=jdbc:mysql://192.168.0.123/mydbname?characterEncoding=utf8
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Mine is: JdbcUrl=jdbc:mysql://localhost/harris?characterEncoding=utf8
Turns out is was my ESET virus protection/firewall that was blocking it. I disabled it and it worked. I tried disabling the Windows firewalls but RDC runs fine with them... Also, my dlink wifi router has a DHCP which assigns IP addresses. I had to reserve the PC address so it wouldn't change - since the devices need a specific address. I don't have the luxury of a www url at this site (yet) which would overcome this problem. As Erel stated - must be firewall and or IP. Turned out to be a bit of both!!!
We hope to receive 3 industrial outdoor AP/Bridge units tomorrow and greatly extend our range and signal strength.
20 trucks to install (5 completed) the Samsung Galaxy Active 8 (industrial) tablets using RAM Mounts Active 8 powered cradle. This is by far the best solution for a cruel, rugged, dusty, cold environment. The whole kit is less than $650.00 CDN! Replacing one consumer grade device pays for this system which should last for years. However, RAM's Intelliskin product dramatically improves the usability of consumer grade products in vehicular applications.
Thanks everyone for your help. Consider this case closed.
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