java.net.ConnectException :connection timed out: connect?

Solution 1:

The error message says it all: your connection timed out. This means your request did not get a response within some (default) timeframe. The reasons that no response was received is likely to be one of:

• a) The IP/domain or port is incorrect
• b) The IP/domain or port (i.e service) is down
• c) The IP/domain is taking longer than your default timeout to respond
• d) You have a firewall that is blocking requests or responses on whatever port you are using
• e) You have a firewall that is blocking requests to that particular host
• f) Your internet access is down

Note that firewalls and port or IP blocking may be in place by your ISP

Solution 2:

Number (1): The IP was incorrect - is the correct answer. The /etc/hosts file (a.k.a. C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts ) had an incorrect entry for the local machine name. Corrected the 'hosts' file and Camel runs very well. Thanks for the pointer.