Failed to Connect Firefox can't establish a connection

English Network/Internet
#1

Hello,

I get “Failed to Connect Firefox can’t establish a connection to the server at 127.0.0.1:3580.” when I try to open a Help File of one of the applications I have.

My /etc/hosts file has its entries right:
127.0.0.1 hostname.hostdomain hostname

My firewall is also disabled.

nmap -sT -O localhost
gives me (I have included some):
2401/tcp open cvspserver
2601/tcp open zebra
5900/tcp open vnc
8009/tcp open ajp13
8085/tcp open unknown
Device type: general purpose
Running: Linux 2.6.X
OS details: Linux 2.6.17 - 2.6.25

I understand that the port 3580 is not opened.

Command:
iptables -A INPUT -i eth0 -p tcp --dport 3580 -m state --state ESTABLISHED -j ACCEPT
doesnot help either. :frowning:

Please advise what can be done.

Thank you.

Regards,

H.

#2

What if you try this:

130.57.4.15

#3

Hello caf4926

Yes, I am able to connect to the SuSe forum or any other websites.

H

#4

What method for establishing a connection are you using?

You can add specific ports to the firewall - allowed services - advanced

#5

That didnt work. I added HTTP.

#6

Have you done this sort of thing before or are you shooting in the dark?

#7

I am sorry about the last post, I am not sure which service to allow.

My Firewall is completely disabled.

#8

Do you know what protocol you want to use to connect?
Eg: ssh, ftp ? Have you enabled the service?

I’m really not sure though what you are trying to do