I need help with a webserver.

[ZerkerX]

Hi.

I'm new here, and always relied on this site to give answers when i needed em.

Ok so i have this web server, well more like a LAN server, and I want it so that I can access it on the net, like a http/ftp server.

The problem is, I can't access my Pc if i type the IP address in. I have enabled port forwarding to port 80, and 25 on my router. It wasn't working still, so i restarted the router. I went on to a site that can check for ports and it said 80 was then open. Great! I typed my new ip in the browser and I still couldn't access it......Then i checked the port checker again, and now port 80 was closed.

What am I doing wrong?????

Im trying to use abyss web server x1 for windows and i can get on to my pc from the other LAN'd pcs connected to the network, but when i try go via the net, it doesn't work.

Could my ISP be blocking port 80?

Any help would be appreciated!

Edit: My ISP is mweb

 

[kingrob]

Why don't you just rent a web server from Amazon?

Then you don't need a physical server, don't have to worry about additional security on your own network & bandwidth is never a problem. Some of the providers will even backup your web server for you, or you can DIY.

 

[ZerkerX]

I have a server already, Its for my own uses that I want to set it up that I use mine as a server. It would save costs

 

[PsyWulf]

Unfortunately I don't know that Web server software but reviewing its access logs if there are any should shed some light

 

[grimstoner]

You need to setup DDNS on your router... www.dyndns.org.

 

[kingrob]

I have a server already, Its for my own uses that I want to set it up that I use mine as a server. It would save costs

For downloading music to your external hard drive and starting a DJ business? Just kidding.

You can use a different port for your web server, just make sure you have configured a rule on your Windows Firewall & router. Also double-check your web server's config. You should be ok then.

 

[ZerkerX]

You need to setup DDNS on your router... www.dyndns.org.

Yeah I'd forgot about that!

It seems like because Abyss server was stopped, it closed the port. I just restarted my PC ,and the port it now open!

Thanks anyway!!!! I just signed up for an account at dyndns and I'm gonna be testing it soon!

Thanks again

For downloading music to your external hard drive and starting a DJ business? Just kidding.

You can use a different port for your web server, just make sure you have configured a rule on your Windows Firewall & router. Also double-check your web server's config. You should be ok then.

Yeah that was the prob. I checked and it wasn't running.......*facepalm*

 

[Anthro]

The issue lies with 2 things

• MWEB Blocking port 80 to your router
• Your Internal router's 'Admin' port is also 80, you need to change this to for eg 443 / 8081

To fix the MWEB issue, go to your account settings online, and remove the 'account protection'

The other is router specific

Also WAMP > ALL

 

[Franna]

Login to your Mweb ADSL account settings and make sure the incoming firewall is not enabled.

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ADSL Protected Access
Helps to keep your ADSL connection safe from hackers who may try to steal your bandwidth.
If you are unsure, we recommend enabling this service.
PROTECTED ACCESS: [ DISABLED ]
-----------------------------------------------

 

[ZerkerX]

The issue lies with 2 things

• MWEB Blocking port 80 to your router
• Your Internal router's 'Admin' port is also 80, you need to change this to for eg 443 / 8081

To fix the MWEB issue, go to your account settings online, and remove the 'account protection'

The other is router specific

Also WAMP > ALL

Did that already...