title: SQL Response unclear
body: <p>I am trying to access a locally setup MySQL database from a remote location using port forwarding. </p>
  
  <p>The remote location is using my external IP address and the port 3306. I have tried accessing this IP:Port combo from outside of my network at get this"</p>
  
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  <p>Does this indicate an error? I ask because my external software is showing my a connection error, as in it can't even make a connection. I have the J connector installed just fine and it has worked in the past. Not sure what to try next. </p>
  
  <p>I also get the same response on the local machine by typing 127.0.0.1:3306 into a browser.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks </p>