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How to access a computer over the internet through a router with a static IP
I have a static IP on my internet connection (IC). My Internet feeds directly into my router. How do I access a particular computer through the router from the Internet?
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I want to have a simple web server to do some software testing. So the computer on my side needs to run a windows based web server.
I'd like to use Windows XP, XP Pro, or Vista. Again, I don't need anything heavy. I'm just testing ideas.
I'd like to use Windows XP, XP Pro, or Vista. Again, I don't need anything heavy. I'm just testing ideas.
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For the instructions that you outlined using XP. Can I use these same instructions using Vista? Also, if I want to use a range of ports from 2000 to 2500, can I configure the router to allow these ports to be accesses?
Perhaps I misspoke. I don't need port 80. I am writing a client server application that will use TCP/IP communication and use a range of ports. For testing, I will use 2000 to 2500. I feel very comfortable programming applications, but I am new to true network programming.
Thoughts please...
Perhaps I misspoke. I don't need port 80. I am writing a client server application that will use TCP/IP communication and use a range of ports. For testing, I will use 2000 to 2500. I feel very comfortable programming applications, but I am new to true network programming.
Thoughts please...
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btw, dmz host setting is on the router, not server.
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I love this. This is the first time I have asked a question and I love the fact that so many people responded to the question.
Thanks Guys (and Gals)!!
Keep it up!!!!
Thanks Guys (and Gals)!!
Keep it up!!!!
To operate the computer remotely, it's easy and free to install Logmein ( http://www.logmein.com ) on the computer at home, and then you can "access" it from anywhere, without having to deal with port forwarding and other router issues.