Apache Web Server Problems?

mi6003 · #1 03-07-2010, 03:54 PM

Apache Web Server Problems?

I am setting up an Apache webserver, and am using DynDNS.org for the hostname, and i am having problems, when i type in localhost, i can connect to apache and it says the usual It Works! Message appear, but when i type in my hostname that is from DynDNS.org it connects to my Router settings page, the one that is usually accessed by the internal IP 192.168.0.1 i have not been able to figure this out, except for that maybe it is to do with the internal routing tables, and it works but on a different network, but i am not sure yet, i have a Sagem F@st 2504 and i am with Sky Broadband Unlimited
I Have Port forwarded both Port 80 and Port 443 Inbound and Outbound Requests to my Static IP Address of the Host Computer

joe.attaboy · #2 03-07-2010, 03:54 PM

You have to configure the router for port forwarding to the system running the web server.

In the router configuration, there should be a table were you select the port to forward (port 80 for an http server), and the IP address to forward requests to (that would be the IP of your local system). If a request comes in to your router for an http service, the router will forward the request to the local machine. This might require using a fixed IP address on the local system versus getting one from the router.

You need to be aware of the fact that this means there's a link to your local system from the Internet. Apache is a secure application, but you need to make certain that all other security measures are in place for prevent someone from cracking into your system.

You might want to consider running the web server on a separate machine (if you have one you can use). Also, consider running Apache on a non-standard port (something other than port 80). Or, you can create a fake SSL certificate and run it on port 443 with some encryption.

joe.attaboy · #3 03-07-2010, 03:54 PM

You have to configure the router for port forwarding to the system running the web server.

In the router configuration, there should be a table were you select the port to forward (port 80 for an http server), and the IP address to forward requests to (that would be the IP of your local system). If a request comes in to your router for an http service, the router will forward the request to the local machine. This might require using a fixed IP address on the local system versus getting one from the router.

You need to be aware of the fact that this means there's a link to your local system from the Internet. Apache is a secure application, but you need to make certain that all other security measures are in place for prevent someone from cracking into your system.

You might want to consider running the web server on a separate machine (if you have one you can use). Also, consider running Apache on a non-standard port (something other than port 80). Or, you can create a fake SSL certificate and run it on port 443 with some encryption.