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ODBC not connecting

I have an Access program that I use a remote SQL server on.  If I go to McDonalds and try to use there Public internet, the connection will not go through.  If I use my phones tethering, it will.  If I use the ISP at my house it will.  I have disabled firewalls and set the network location to "Home" instead of "Public".  I am using Windows 7 64bit.  I am going to try to put the computer on the Owner Operator Port on the switch and see if that will work as I am the IT Tech for Mcdonalds.  If anyone has anymore suggestions please let me know!!  

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Russell
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Hi Russell, If I understand correctly, you have an Access application on your computer (presumably a notebook) and you connect to a SQL Server database hosted elsewhere. With all connections other than the McDonalds public Internet, you can connect to the database. Using McDonalds public, you cannot.

You use ODBC for the connection

Is the SQL Server on a network or on some other setup?


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Well I have not tried it in another public location.  But I do not have issues using other isp's.  The SQL server is located at our main office and its set up properly for SQL connections. Yes I use system odbc 32bit.  I am using a laptop to connect.  
Thanks
Russell
What, if any, error do you get when using the McDonalds connection?

I assume that you can successfully browse the internet using the McDonalds public  internet (i.e. you can successfully establish an internet connection).

Have you tried the internet from a number of McDonalds outlets (to ensure that one is not at fault).

Have you considered/tried establishing a VPN to your main office and connecting when that is established?

Kelvin
Check with the ISP.  There are a lot that block almost everything but web browsing and email.
That would be the ISP for McDonalds. If that were the case, using a VPN that your office arranges would bypass that block. Once established, you'd have a "tunnel" for the connection to use.


Kelvin
I would do the VPN definately.  This is starting to become a major issue.  Do you by any chance have information on how to set up a VPN?  I have never done that, I just always remote in.  Thanks in advance
Russell
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Kelvin,
There is no link posted in your previous post.  Could you please repost link for me.  Thanks!!
Russell
I ended up using LogMeIn Hamachi and it created a VPN for me!!  Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!!