Linksys Router - Apache Server

Hi,
I have recently installed the Apache server software on my computer. I
have a Linksys router in which I use to connect 3 computers to the
internet with. I have a DSL internet connection.

Here is the problem. I can connect to the server via the
http://locaclhost url in my browser locally. However, if I were to use
my free domain name that I signed up for it does not work.

I do not have a static IP address, it changes everytime I connect to
the internet. However, the use of apache is for knowledge. I am able
to find out my current IP address at the time and I redirect the free
domain name to that ip. (http://xx.xx.xx.xx)

That is where the problem lies. When I use the free domain url and
type it into my browser, instead of seeing my Web site, I get the login
screen to access my router settings. Is there anything that I must
change?

I also run Sygate Personal Firewall, but that doesn't seem to affect
anything.

Appreciate any help, thanks.

jai wrote:
> Hi,
> I have recently installed the Apache server software on my computer. I
> have a Linksys router in which I use to connect 3 computers to the
> internet with. I have a DSL internet connection.
>
> Here is the problem. I can connect to the server via the
> http://locaclhost url in my browser locally. However, if I were to use
> my free domain name that I signed up for it does not work.
>
> I do not have a static IP address, it changes everytime I connect to
> the internet. However, the use of apache is for knowledge. I am able
> to find out my current IP address at the time and I redirect the free
> domain name to that ip. (http://xx.xx.xx.xx)
>
> That is where the problem lies. When I use the free domain url and
> type it into my browser, instead of seeing my Web site, I get the login
> screen to access my router settings. Is there anything that I must
> change?
>
> I also run Sygate Personal Firewall, but that doesn't seem to affect
> anything.
>
> Appreciate any help, thanks.
>
Hi jai
The Linksys router uses port 80 which is the default setting on Apache..
you will have to change the Listen 80 on the conf of Apache to say
Listen 8080 then http://xx.xx.xx.xx:8080
Give it a try..
Znar

Hey Znar,
Okay, so when I change the Listen to 8080, I would have to forward the
port 8080 to the private IP (192.168.x.x) which is running Apache in my
router settings as well right?
Also, would my server name be the private IP running Apache?
- jai

jai wrote:

> Hey Znar,
> Okay, so when I change the Listen to 8080, I would have to forward the
> port 8080 to the private IP (192.168.x.x) which is running Apache in my
> router settings as well right?
> Also, would my server name be the private IP running Apache?
> - jai
>
yep forward the port 8080 to ur LAN computer IP
ur Apache serner name 192.168.1.xxx:8080
xxx us ur computer number on ur LAN
Znar

ZNAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yesyesyesyes
I don't know how to thank you :D:D:D
but THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

- jai

jai wrote:

> ZNAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> yesyesyesyes
> I don't know how to thank you :D:D:D
> but THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
>
> - jai
>
Folks helped me so I pass it along
best wishes..
znar

Znar wrote:
> jai wrote:
>
>> ZNAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>> yesyesyesyes
>> I don't know how to thank you :D:D:D
>> but THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
>>
>> - jai
>>
> Folks helped me so I pass it along
> best wishes..
> znar

It is not necessary to change the port. The router is smart enough to
understand that traffic on the WAN interface directed at port 80 should
be forwarded, but that traffic on the LAN interface will be answered by
the router's config server.