total newbie to Apache... need help

Hi... I just installed Apache using Sokkit. I'm running it on WinXP and
the service seems to be running ok. I can connect through 'localhost'.
But when I type in my IP port 80 or without port 80... nothing.

Any help?

Thanks,

David

On 24 Dec 2006, "David K." <joltboy73@hotmail.com> wrote in
comp.infosystems.www.servers.ms-windows:

> Hi... I just installed Apache using Sokkit. I'm running it on
> WinXP and the service seems to be running ok. I can connect
> through 'localhost'. But when I type in my IP port 80 or without
> port 80... nothing.

Check Windows's System and Application logs for clues. Check the Apache
error log for clues.

Make sure you have made an allowance in your hardware and software
firewall for Apache to receive traffic on your chosen port.

Make sure your ISP isn't blocking traffic to port 80. If you suspect
it, try a different port.

I don't have a firewall... and I don't know if traffic is being blocked
to port 80. Which Windows logs would I check... how would I check them?

David

Nil wrote:
> On 24 Dec 2006, "David K." <joltboy73@hotmail.com> wrote in
> comp.infosystems.www.servers.ms-windows:
>
> > Hi... I just installed Apache using Sokkit. I'm running it on
> > WinXP and the service seems to be running ok. I can connect
> > through 'localhost'. But when I type in my IP port 80 or without
> > port 80... nothing.
>
> Check Windows's System and Application logs for clues. Check the Apache
> error log for clues.
>
> Make sure you have made an allowance in your hardware and software
> firewall for Apache to receive traffic on your chosen port.
>
> Make sure your ISP isn't blocking traffic to port 80. If you suspect
> it, try a different port.

On 25 Dec 2006, "David K." <joltboy73@hotmail.com> wrote in
comp.infosystems.www.servers.ms-windows:

> I don't have a firewall...

If you're running XP SP 2, you DO have a firewall. Read the help file
about it.

> and I don't know if traffic is being blocked to port 80.

The best way to tell is to either call you ISP and ask, and/or try
Apache on a different port.

> Which Windows logs would I check... how would I check them?

As, I said, the System and Application logs. See the Event Viewer in
the Control Panel. Read the help file entry about it.

On 24 Dec 2006 20:19:36 -0800, "David K."
<joltboy73@hotmail.com> wrote:

>Hi... I just installed Apache using Sokkit. I'm running it on WinXP and
>the service seems to be running ok. I can connect through 'localhost'.
>But when I type in my IP port 80 or without port 80... nothing.
>
>Any help?
>
>Thanks,
>
>David

You will have to configure NAT for port 80 in your router to
point to the PC you run your server on.

Try one of these:
- Set up NAT loopback in your router
- configure your web browser to use a proxy outside
of your LAN
(for example the proxy your ISP provides)
- add an entry to your hosts file, usually
c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
like so:

127.0.0.1 localhost your.domain.name
In your browser you can then use http://your.domain.name/ to
address your Apache webserver.

Google groups for my name in
comp.infosystems.www.servers.ms-windows
and you will find more detailed desriptions of the above.
--
( Kees
)
c[_] All wiyht. Rho sritched mg kegtops awound? (#104)

I reinstalled WinXP and when it asked to turn on the firewall I said
no. It may be there, but it's not active.

I went to the Control Panel and there is no "Event Viewer".

David
Nil wrote:
> On 25 Dec 2006, "David K." <joltboy73@hotmail.com> wrote in
> comp.infosystems.www.servers.ms-windows:
>
> > I don't have a firewall...
>
> If you're running XP SP 2, you DO have a firewall. Read the help file
> about it.
>
> > and I don't know if traffic is being blocked to port 80.
>
> The best way to tell is to either call you ISP and ask, and/or try
> Apache on a different port.
>
> > Which Windows logs would I check... how would I check them?
>
> As, I said, the System and Application logs. See the Event Viewer in
> the Control Panel. Read the help file entry about it.

I should be more specific. I live in a city where I get free wireless
access. I don't have access to routers or anything like that.

Is there a way to test if port 80 is active?

David
Kees Nuyt wrote:
> On 24 Dec 2006 20:19:36 -0800, "David K."
> <joltboy73@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi... I just installed Apache using Sokkit. I'm running it on WinXP and
> >the service seems to be running ok. I can connect through 'localhost'.
> >But when I type in my IP port 80 or without port 80... nothing.
> >
> >Any help?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >David
>
> You will have to configure NAT for port 80 in your router to
> point to the PC you run your server on.
>
> Try one of these:
> - Set up NAT loopback in your router
> - configure your web browser to use a proxy outside
> of your LAN
> (for example the proxy your ISP provides)
> - add an entry to your hosts file, usually
> c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
> like so:
>
> 127.0.0.1 localhost your.domain.name
> In your browser you can then use http://your.domain.name/ to
> address your Apache webserver.
>
> Google groups for my name in
> comp.infosystems.www.servers.ms-windows
> and you will find more detailed desriptions of the above.
> --
> ( Kees
> )
> c[_] All wiyht. Rho sritched mg kegtops awound? (#104)

On 25 Dec 2006, "David K." <joltboy73@hotmail.com> wrote in
comp.infosystems.www.servers.ms-windows:

> I reinstalled WinXP and when it asked to turn on the firewall I
> said no. It may be there, but it's not active.

You should double-check.

> I went to the Control Panel and there is no "Event Viewer".

It's there. Did you look under Admin Tools? Did you search the help
file?

Try Apache on a different port than 80. Your ISP may be blocking it.

On 25 Dec 2006 15:44:23 -0800, "David K."
<joltboy73@hotmail.com> wrote:

>I should be more specific. I live in a city where I get free wireless
>access. I don't have access to routers or anything like that.

Aha, I see. Not much you can do with NAT and NAT loopback then.

>Is there a way to test if port 80 is active?

Configure the http proxy in your browser, so all http requests
are directed to that proxy. It will direct the http requests
back to your own IP address.
Try with your IP address first http://a.b.c.d/
If you get your page, port 80 is open.

If you don't have your own (sub) domain and/or you have a
dynamic IP address you can use the services of No-IP or dyndns
or the like.

>David
--
( Kees
)
c[_] If you're happy and you know it, clunk your chains. (#137)

Here are things you need to know:
a) If entered http://localhost/ on your machine and have seen the apache
logo then you have installed apache just fine.
b) There are two issues you need to know to set up your system for web
access:
1. You Local IP (Usually starts with 192.xxx.xxx.xxx)
2. And your WAN IP (if you do not know this google "what is my IP?")
c) Once you have determined the above you need to set up your network
router/gateway:
Access your router's gui and goto port forwarding. Assign the local IP
and the port number to the particular machine where you are running Apache.

d) once you have done this, check your page by typing:
http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:nn
where xxx are your IP numbers. If you are using port 80 then you do not have
to enter the nn value.

good luck!


"Nil" <rednoise+news@REMOVETHIScomcast.net> wrote in message
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> On 25 Dec 2006, "David K." <joltboy73@hotmail.com> wrote in
> comp.infosystems.www.servers.ms-windows:
>
>> I reinstalled WinXP and when it asked to turn on the firewall I
>> said no. It may be there, but it's not active.
>
> You should double-check.
>
>> I went to the Control Panel and there is no "Event Viewer".
>
> It's there. Did you look under Admin Tools? Did you search the help
> file?
>
> Try Apache on a different port than 80. Your ISP may be blocking it.