Why Can't I Connect?

Why Can't I Connect? is a super helpful, open-source software that works on multiple platforms. It's designed for folks who need to figure out what's going wrong with their TCP/IP network connections. Whether you’re trying to fix an issue or just curious about how things work, this tool can really help!

Diagnose Your Network Issues

This program lets you debug and diagnose all kinds of network interfaces. Need to check your email connections? No problem! It also helps with database connections, LDAP connections, IRC connections, and even Usenet connections. Plus, it can spot any sneaky network intrusions that might be happening.

User-Friendly Connection Analysis

Think of it as the built-in network connection analyzer on your Windows computer. It traces through every step of the TCP/IP connection process and shows you descriptions, error codes, and possible fixes right away.

Connect to Popular Servers

You’ll find it easy to connect to common servers like Microsoft SQL Server or MySQL Server. It supports several protocols too! Whether it's FTP, SFTP, IMAP, POP3, IRC, SMTP, LDAP or Usenet—this app has got you covered. You can even create a generic server or client if you want!

Cross-Platform Compatibility

Why Can't I Connect? works on both GNU/Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems. And guess what? It supports both 64-bit and 32-bit systems!

Built with C++

The software is written in C++ using the wxWidgets toolkit for its graphical user interface (GUI). You'll find it officially supported on all DEB- and RPM-based Linux distributions. If you're interested in tinkering around with the code yourself, there’s a source archive available for download too!

Multi-Language Support

This application has been translated into several languages like English, Spanish, French, Chinese Simplified, German, Portuguese, and Hindi. If you're a language whiz and want to contribute new translations—check out the project’s homepage for details! You can find more info here.