9i Forms Developer Listener

I recently loaded 9i Developer Suite. I can connect to my database no problem. When I try to compile a form I get an error saying HTTP listener not running on <computer_name> at port 8888. I'm a student and do not know alot about ports, but 9i is using port 1521 so what should the port be for Form Builder. I already started 0C4J Instance from the menu. HELP!!! Every student in my class has the same error.

Frank:
Thanks for your reply.
I have pinged the server by name and it is working OK.
As far as configuring the middle tier server,,,, I’m not sure. I do not recall there being a configuration setting for the middle tier server during the installation process.
I have installed the 9iDS Developer only on the Workstation (nothing has been installed or configured on the Win2K3 server that has the DB). I followed the installer sequence designating the installation as a RAD (Rapid Application Development) type. The installation froze at the point where the installer starts the Oracle Net Configuration Assistant. After shutting down the installer I ran the Oracle Net Configuration Assist program and set up the default listener and the Local Net Service Name options. After completing the Net Service Names configuration I tested the configuration with successful results.
After fussing around with the TNSnames file and the listener files I feel I have broken something because I can no longer create or edit Local Net Service Names with the assistant. As time permits I plan to uninstall 9iDS then re-install to attempt to fix this last problem.
If you have other comments I will read them gratefully.
Chris

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