Shoutbox

Hi,
I have apachefreinds.
And i would like to know how to let other people view my files using a ip address...
like 80.177.54.5 or something.
I think i have the right IP Address but it just redirects to our router.
Does anyone know how i get the right ip and let other people access it just like a normal server?
Cheers,
NAthan

Go to your router config and see if you can change the portnumber the router is running on. And make sure port 80 is forwarded to the local IP address of the machine that is running apache, just like you forward portnumbers for P2P apps and such.

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Originally posted by Puniksem
You need a remote server program, or your PC acting as a server to share files completely remotely, one reliable method is to use Radmin v2.2 found at http://www.radmin.com

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That's what apache is. He already has that.

http://portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwa...DG834GT/Apache.htm

Exact info for your router

Radmin and PC Anywhere are remote control programs, although file sharing is also possible with such apps, I don't think Nathan is looking for that.

Apache will allow him to share files over HTTP connections so his friends can easily download his files without having to install client software or using dodgy java applets to connect.

There are simpler/ligther HTTP servers availible if you just want it for filesharing though (if you won't need any fancy things like php, mod_rewrite and dozens of modules). I think there was a good alternative on Segosa's blog once, let me search .
EDIT: Here it is: http://m00.cx/comments.php?pid=73

Well, firstly you have to make sure that port 80 is forwarded to computer, where you want to host the server. That way all incoming requests are directed to server. So find out exact model of your router and follow instructions appropriate to it. Quite many step-by-step guides have been given @ PortForward.com.

It isn't complicated, most routers can be accessed from browser and in this case it's just few clicks and typings.

And ofcourse, in order for visitors could see anything at all, you have to set up [b]Apache[/u] and PHP. As i can see, you have installed some x-in-1 package. I can't say how good or bad scenario Apache Friends is, because i don't have any experiences with it. In this category i can only suggest Appserv, which played out the best it could have. Still i prefer installing Apache, PHP, MySQL and all needed web-server software separately and then integrate them.

If everything seems to be okay and you can see corresponding welcome page when inserting localhost to your address bar, it's time to share out your IP and kick some ass in front of your friends.

Lighttpd is a good light webserver

but indeed just forward port 80 on your router and open them on your firewall.

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Originally posted by Nathan
I think i have the right IP Address but it just redirects to our router.

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Try http://localhost instead.

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Originally posted by ddunk

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Originally posted by Nathan
I think i have the right IP Address but it just redirects to our router.

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Try http://localhost instead.

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Firstly, he thinks he has the right IP address. So it could be false IP (local address) and in this case - router IP. Secondly, there's also slight possibility that all connections using external IP are redirected to router. Usually you have to specify port to access router from external/regular IP, but who knows what the config is there..