Fix NetTcpPortSharing Error in Station Manager

After launching Station Manager Server, no tabs or stations appear in Server Components.

Cause

Station Manager requires the Windows Net TCP Port Sharing service. If this service is not installed and started, Station Manager cannot open its internal communication channel.

Solution

Step 1: Verify that Net TCP Port Sharing is Installed

1. Open the Windows Start menu then type “task manager”(without the quotes).

2. Select Open.

3. In Task Manager, select the Services icon.

4. In the search bar, type “nettcpportsharing” (without quotes).

5. If there are no search results, go to Step 2: Install the Net TCP Port Sharing Service.

6. Select the row for NetTcpPortSharing.

7. If Status is Stopped, select Start.

8. Go to Step 3: Configure Net TCP Port Sharing.

Step 2: Install the Net TCP Port Sharing Service

1. Open the Windows Start menu then type “windows features”(without the quotes).

2. Select Open.

3. In Windows Features, go to .NET Framework Advanced Services > WCF Services.

4. Make sure that TCP Port Sharing is checked.

5. Select OK.
   If needed, Windows installs the TCP Port Sharing service.

Step 3: Configure Net TCP Port Sharing

1. Open the Windows Start menu then type “windows powershell”(without the quotes).

2. Select Run as Administrator.

3. In Administrator: Windows PowerShell, type the following then press Enter:

   Set-Service "NetTcpPortSharing" -StartupType auto

4. Type the following then press Enter:

   Start-Service "NetTcpPortSharing"

5. Verify that the service’s Status is Running by typing the following then pressing Enter:

   Get-Service "NetTcpPortSharing"

Step 4: Restart Your Computer

1. Restart the computer on which Station Manager is running.

2. Run Station Manager.