Unable to Connect to IB (TWS 921.5 & Ninja 7.0.1.0)

[dax3k]

Hi,

I have followed all the instructions outlined in ...

http://www.ninjatrader.com/ConnectionGuides/Interactive-Brokers-Connection-Guide.php

But I keep getting the following error message:
"Login failed: IB.Adapter.MessageLoop No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it 127.0.0.1:7496"

On the log tab of Ninjatrader I see the following highlighted in yellow:
"Interactive Brokers: IB.Adapter.MessageLoop No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it 127.0.0.1:7496(Panic)"

Running on Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. TWS v921.5 and Ninjatrade v.7.0.1000.9

I've been on this for 2 days now with no progress whatsoever. Uninstalled multiple times each program with no success.

Also disabled the firewall completely, but nothing.

I'm a paying member of Ninja and would really appreciate a quick resolution to this problem.

Thanks!

[NinjaTrader_Brandon]

Hello dax3k,

Thanks for writing in.

Please change the setting for the 'Host (optional)' field from 127.0.0.1 to localhost in your Interactive Broker's connection.

To do this go to Tools> Account Connections
Select your Interactive Brokers connection and press Change
Press Next on the Manage an existing connection & General screen
Change the setting for the 'Host (optional)' field from 127.0.0.1 to localhost
Press Next and Finish

Once complete attempt to connect to Interactive Brokers again.

I look forward to hearing if that worked for you.

[dax3k]

Hi Brandon,

Thank you for your reply.

I tried exactly what you told me but still nothing. I got the same error message.

Is there a possibility to provide remote assistance via Teamviewer?

Thank you,

[NinjaTrader_Jason]

Hello dax3k,

Can you please check if the TWS API options are configured as reflected in the IB connection guide below.

http://www.ninjatrader.com/ConnectionGuides/Interactive-Brokers-Connection-Guide.php

The error you experience can occur when 'Enable ActiveX and Socket Clients' is not enabled.

If the issue remains, please send us an email at support[at]ninjatrader[dot]com. Please include what time (+ time zone) you are available for a remote session.