.NET ATI Error

[mdm72]

I am using .NET ATI to communicate with NinjaTrader. I used the Sample C# application from the support. I see that if the sample application runs on the same machine as NinjaTrader, the ATI connection works (host=localhost, port=36973).

On the other hand, if I connect from another machine, using the IP number of the machine which has NinjaTrader, I get the error

"Unable to connect to NinjaTrader (192.168.1.38/36973). Please make sure NinjaTrader is running: object reference not set to an instance of an object"

Note that the Firewall is disabled on NinjaTrader machine, and the AT interface Check is set (green light on the lower right corner of NT Control Center).

Thanks

[NinjaTrader_Dierk]

Since it's working as you run it on the same machine it must be related to the setup of the client or the target machine. Unfortunately we are no experts in Windows configuration. You may consult with your admin to make sure both machines could communicate properly.

[roonius]

I am using .NET ATI to communicate with NinjaTrader. I used the Sample C# application from the support. I see that if the sample application runs on the same machine as NinjaTrader, the ATI connection works (host=localhost, port=36973).

On the other hand, if I connect from another machine, using the IP number of the machine which has NinjaTrader, I get the error

"Unable to connect to NinjaTrader (192.168.1.38/36973). Please make sure NinjaTrader is running: object reference not set to an instance of an object"

Note that the Firewall is disabled on NinjaTrader machine, and the AT interface Check is set (green light on the lower right corner of NT Control Center).

Thanks

Have you checked your firewall settings? Make sure it does not block Port 36973

[kiwibird]

any update on this?
I have the same issue.
I can telnet into the port 36973 on both machines

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

Have you tried the same setup on Static IP's in your LAN?

[kiwibird]

I have the same issue, and the ip's are fixed.

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

Unfortunately we just aren't network experts to be qualified to help you with the network setup. Please try consulting your network administrator.

[kiwibird]

Hi mdm. try having ninja running on both computers.
the docs dont state this, but I believe its need for one tradestation to talk across an external ip, for it to work.
This helped my issues but didnt resolve it.


the tradestation code below needs ninja on both computer
DefineDLLFunc: "NtDirect.dll", int, "SetUp", lpstr, int;
if CurrentBar = 1 then begin
SetUp("123.123.123.123", 36973);// where 123.... is the ip address
end;

[kiwibird]

has anyone got this tradestation code running on external ip?
even with firewalls off on both comuters, it doesnt go.

DefineDLLFunc: "NtDirect.dll", int, "SetUp", lpstr, int;
if CurrentBar = 1 then begin
SetUp("74.63.69.123", 36973);
end;

error given is unable to connect to ninjatrader (ip)/36973 please make sure Ninjatrader is running: Object reference not set to an instance of an object

[kiwibird]

hi mdm.
can you disable firewalls on both machines as a test.
can you also telnet in your ip
ie telnet xx.xx.xx.xx. 36973
you should see a lot of gibberish sent from ninja.
in your case xx.xx.xx.xx is 192.168.1.38

netstat -a might give you some clues, but im out of my depth here.
what o/s are you on.
is xp or 2003 server or vista

[kiwibird]

hi mdm72.
I have some guess's to our problems.
are the machines running the same version of .net?
I am told there are lots of issues with multiple versions of .net on o/s
what os are you running?
I ran system internals tcpview

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb897437.aspx

with no data feed connected, it just shows nt listing on port 36973.
The fact that I can telnet across the machines on 36973 makes me think this is not a firewall issue. If you google "Object reference not set to an instance of an object" there is lots written on this, but I dont understand it. Not in my area of expertise.

[kiwibird]

later note.
I have the setup working.
clean os (2003 server) on all machines
windows firewall port 36973 open
.net 3.5 on both computers with no older versions of .net
I suspect that different and or multiple versions of .net caused the problem.

[kiwibird]

problem was fixed when .net was uninstalled on the sending machine, and .net 3.5 installed. 3.5 now on both machines.