Making my computer a server?

[-0MEGA-] · 05-13-2005, 06:33 PM

I have DSL and i want to be able to make my computer a server. I want to be able to fo to any computer connected to the internet and type in (ex. http://12.193.19.230, or http://www.geoffscomputer.com) and be able to download/upload files from my computer to the client one. I have tried some programs that work fine over a LAN, but i cant do it online because the IP is 192.168.xx.xx. Do any of you know a program where i can set the ip to go to or a program that can find out the real ip? any help would be greatly appreciated.

It would be best if the program was free, but a trial will do.

**Cromewell** · 05-13-2005, 07:01 PM

So you are behind a router? Your routers config pages should be able to tell you your external IP, www.noip.com offers a good DNS service (it's even free if you don't mind a slightly longer domain), they even have a client that will run and make sure they always have your IP.

**Byteman** · 05-13-2005, 07:13 PM

you don't use the 192 address to access it from the net, you use the external address of the router, then setup a virtual server on the router (you may have to open a port # or two, depending on the vpn software your using).

backseatgunner · 05-17-2005, 06:19 AM

This has a good guide to follow: http://www.pcmech.com/byos/index.htm

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Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 10,112	So you are behind a router? Your routers config pages should be able to tell you your external IP, www.noip.com offers a good DNS service (it's even free if you don't mind a slightly longer domain), they even have a client that will run and make sure they always have your IP. __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in ruttin' command here. I must plug a couple comics because they are good :D: www.ctrlaltdel-online.com www.userfriendly.org

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Byteman Malware Destroyer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hurricane Heaven... still Posts: 1,093	you don't use the 192 address to access it from the net, you use the external address of the router, then setup a virtual server on the router (you may have to open a port # or two, depending on the vpn software your using). __________________ Don't byte off more than you can chew...

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05-17-2005, 06:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
backseatgunner Silver Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mesa Arizona. Except right now I'm in a small town in Maine. Oh yeah, the girls here are hot!!!!!!!! Age: 19 Posts: 185	This has a good guide to follow: http://www.pcmech.com/byos/index.htm