How do i connect to mysql database from another computer in VB.Net?

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I want to know how can i connect to mysql database from another computer in the same local network using VB.Net?
I read that it is with this line

Server=192.168.10.2;Port=3306;Database=base ;Uid=admin;Pwd=system

but do i need a references or download a driver or both?
also i read that i need to grant access to the computer which is trying to connect, please help me...
Thank you!!

Posted 6-Dec-10 12:22pm

antonioj1015

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Henry Minute · Answer 1 · 2010-12-06T13:07:00

Solution 1

There is a very good run through of using MySql with VB.NET here[^].

If the one in the link is too elementary for you, then go to the bottom and click on the 'next article' link, and so on till you find the part that deals with your problem.

Posted 6-Dec-10 13:07pm

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antonioj1015 6-Dec-10 19:23pm

Thanks it has some very usefull info that i was planning on looking at later, i still havent found how to connect to another computer, but Thanks its that page its great!!

Chris Maunder · Answer 2 · 2010-12-06T14:24:00

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Setting the correct connection string and credentials should do it, but if it's not working then what error are you seeing?

- Have you checked your filewall allows traffic through the port you're using?
- Are the username/password correct?
- can your application connect to the database when it's on the same machine as the database?

Posted 6-Dec-10 14:24pm

Chris Maunder772.9K

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antonioj1015 8-Dec-10 21:18pm

when its on the same machine it connects but when its on another computer it says:
unable to connect to any of the specified MySQL hosts.