Fix: "java.util.concurrent.ExecutionException: java.rmi.ConnectException: Connection refused to host "
The error message you provided, "java.util.concurrent.ExecutionException: java.rmi.ConnectException: Connection refused to host <xx.x.x.xx>," indicates that a Java program is attempting to establish a remote method invocation (RMI) connection to a specific host at the IP address `<xx.x.x.xx>`, but the connection is being refused. Here are some common reasons and troubleshooting steps for this error: 1. **Server Not Running**: The RMI server on the host with IP `<xx.x.x.xx>` might not be running. Ensure that the RMI server application is active and listening on the specified port. 2. **Firewall or Security Rules**: The host or an intermediate network device, such as a firewall, might be blocking the RMI connection. Check the firewall settings and any network security rules that could be preventing the connection. 3. **Wrong IP or Port**: Verify that the IP address and port specified in your Java program match the actual IP address and port of the RMI server.