Invalid HostName - Not able to connect IIS express from Android Emulator

Question

I am trying to connect a WCF service hosted at my local IIS express from an Android app. Currently, I am testing this on an Emulator.

Local URL for the service is <

Answer 1

1. What's with "port 40000"???????
   I'd definitely try a lower port number (like something below 32768 ;))
2. Make sure your androidmanifest.xml has internet permissions
3. Make sure "api/authenticate" is defined and available in IIS
4. Make sure Windows firewall isn't blocking port 40000
5. Useful tools include:
   • ping (so you can "ping 10.0.0.2"; available in OOTB Windows)
   • telnet (so you can "telnet localhost NNN"; you must add this in Windows Features)
   • Firefox and Firebug
   • Wireshark