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author: abdullahseba
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 17, 2014, 11:03:48 am
content: dose any one know how to set up a server. i tried but it only displayed a webpage if you browsed tohttp://localhostor the ip address of the IIS 7server. but when i type that ip address in another computer on the same network it dose not work.is there a way i can setup a website with no domain name on a home network?

author: ovnr
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 17, 2014, 11:24:28 am
content: Please check your firewall settings first.

author: Wilksey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 17, 2014, 12:10:41 pm
content: Make sure port 80 (HTTP) is open on the firewall with the web server on.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 18, 2014, 12:20:21 am
content: Quote from: abdullahseba on November 17, 2014, 11:03:48 amTo answer your question, yes absolutely. I assume you're basically trying to create an "Intranet". But just because you don't have a domain, doesn't nesessarily mean it can't be accessed from outside.I would advise you to Google and try out some other web server packages (there are plenty of free ones) other than IIS. IIS is fairly advanced and as a beginner, I would advise against it especially if your web server will also be internet facing. You could open yourself up to all sorts of security issues if you don't know what you're doing.(Don't forget to disable IIS if you're using a 3rd party tool.)

author: mariush
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2014, 12:43:30 am
content: The keyword "localhost" always refers to the computer you're working on. So if you type http :// localhost on a computer, the browser detects the IP of the computer you type that on and tries to connect to a web server on that IP.So of course when you go to another computer and type localhost in the browser, it won't work because you don't have a web server installed and configured on that computer.My advice - like others already told you - would be install one of those all-in-one packages that include Apache, PHP and other things. XAMPP comes to mind, but I'm not sure if that's the most relevant these days.When you gain some experience (or if you feel like doing it), you can edit Apache web server's configuration file manually and configure the web server as you wish. Just don't forget to restart the Apache server from Windows services so that Apache will re-read the configuration file.You'll also have to be careful to allow the web server service in the firewall (for apache, it's httpd.exe) and you also have to be careful about what other programs may run on your computer - for example, sometimes programs like Yahoo Messenger or Skype start faster than the web server and reserve the default port (80) for their own use, making the web server fail to start. They do this to get around blocks and other restrictions.To connect to your website, you'll need to figure out the IP of the computer (either internal or external) and then type http :// ip in the browser. You can find the local ip in Network and Sharing Center in Windows 7, you have there Local Area Connection and after you click on it you can then hit the "Details" button and it tells you the local IP. alternatively, start > run > cmd> ipconfigThe external IP, you can easily use websites to tell you that. I often usehttp://ping.eucause it's easy to remember.

author: abdullahseba
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2014, 10:07:33 am
content: Quote from: ovnr on November 17, 2014, 11:24:28 ami got it working but it dose not work on the network Wi-Fi android tablet

author: Wilksey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2014, 11:49:49 am
content: Is your WiFi on the same network as the "server"?I assume it is on the same subnet also?

author: IanJ
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 18, 2014, 12:12:33 pm
content: Hi,If you must use IIS and are a beginner then install Plesks Parallels Panel and it'll help do all the admin/techy for you......you won't need to go near the Microsoft IIS config etc.http://sp.parallels.com/products/plesk/I have it on my dedicated server and no complaints from me nor my users (albeit there's only two of them).Ian.

author: abdullahseba
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2014, 12:58:11 pm
content: Quote from: Wilksey on November 18, 2014, 11:49:49 amwhat dose that mean

author: Wilksey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2014, 01:12:37 pm
content: It means what it says,If you don't know what it means I suggest you look online for networking tutorials as you need to have at least a simple understanding of how a network operates before attempting to build a server.Do as IanJ has suggested to see if there is a missing parameter, though I suspect if you can get it working on another PC in the subnet it would be something more taxing.

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2014, 01:22:18 pm
content: Quote from: abdullahseba on November 18, 2014, 10:07:33 amSome WiFi routers don't allow traffic between the wired and wireless clients by default and you have to enable it in the settings.

author: madires
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2014, 01:23:07 pm
content: In most cases localhost is 127.0.0.1You can configure IIS to run IP or name (http v1.1) based webspace.

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2014, 04:57:32 pm
content: This is not the best forums for computer advice.But from another computer you need the IP address or DNS name of the webserver computer you're accessing.Localhost or 127.0.0.1 is only a loop back to the local computer it will not resolve to another computer on your network in a default configuration.Once you are using the proper IP address on the remote computer if you still have problems:Turn off windows firewall, or any firewall or antivirus software that may mess with port 80.As mentioned above make sure your router is not set to isolate wireless and LAN based connections (they won't be able communicate). Check if they are on the same network (check the ip address and hostmask).If still a problem then you should start doing basic tests like ping and telnet diagnostics to see if the networking is functional.

author: abdullahseba
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2014, 09:51:20 am
content: Quote from: Shock on November 18, 2014, 04:57:32 pmi got it working after i reset the router now if i type in the computers ip address in the android tablet or PC it displays the webpage.if i type in the computers public ip address on a computer that is connected to the internet on another network would it work?

author: mariush
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2014, 01:49:30 pm
content: If you try to connect from the internet, a computer on the internet will only see your router connected to the internet, the computers in the network are hidden behind the router. Since the router itself doesn't have a web server, you normally won't be able to connect to your web server from outside.So you have to configure the router to take anything it receives on port 80 and pass it on to the computer inside the local network that you want to be the web server. This is called "port forwarding" ... on some router configuration pages you can find it under "Virtual Server" or "port forwarding" .. read the descriptions or help pages of your router interface to figure things out.

author: BTO
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2014, 05:04:46 pm
content: Your Question is a bit too generalYes i know how to setup ServersI'm a computer Engineerif you need any help, don't be afraid to email me directlyfirst thing you need to do is as follows1. you obviously need to learn Networking Basics - Google it, You Tube it, Shouldn't take too longYou Should Understand the following before you proceed- Basic Networks- LAN- WLAN- PAN- MAN- WAN- Network Topology- the O.S.I. Model- computer fundamentals (bits, Bytes etc)- Conversions from one unit to another, and Orders of Magnitude- Internet Protocol V4 (IPV4)- IPv6- IP Addressing and how it works- Some Subnetting (this will depend on the network that the server will support and it will depend on your domains)- Know what a domain is to begin with- Understand ROLES in a server and what they are for- Under SERVICES in a computer and what they do- Understanding of Virtual Computers- Understanding of Databases would be helpful- Understanding of Active Directory would be helpful- Having some experience with formatting computers and especially formatting Servers and re installing the O/S- Understanding of Accounts and User Priviledges and Folder Permissions- BAsic Understanding of Network Security- Understanding of How Ports Work- Understanding of DHCP- Understanding of How to configure your Access Pointi could honestly go on for quiet a bit here.BUT2. You need to understand (Before you build and setup the server)WHAT WILL IT'S PURPOSE BEWhat sort of server are you buildingHome ServerFax ServerPrint ServerData CenterWhat.. they all require Different configurations,it's not like building a computer, and you just say to someone,Hey mate i want to install windows, how do i do itit's not the same thingthis is a completely different kettle of fish3. What Server Platform are you usingi personally would recommend (Assuming your using Windows)Windows Server 2008 R2 (it's pretty good)if your using Linuxthere's Red Hat, There's SuSe SLEDor you could go with the Apple Server Platformall this needs to be decided up front before you even buy the hardware4. How many client computers are you going to have on the networkwe need to consider the work load, so you know the system requirements5. Will you need a database6. Will you require Sharepoint Server7. How many simultaneous connectionsat least try to answer the above questionsif you feel inundateddrop me a line and i'll help you out as much as i canbut honestlywith all respectMost of us have put in many many years of training and hard work to get to where we areso. you can't just pop in and expect us to just give you the answer to everyting and do everything for you without any effort on your partso, PleaseAt Least do some research on NEtworking Basicsand at least format and install a computer once and have a crack , by yourself at setting up a Serverdon't worry, if you stuff up , you can just reformat and start over (as long as you have nothing critical installedset up a dummy system and play with it for a week.let me know if you need any helptake care

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2014, 04:58:53 am
content: LOLRemember also if you are opening up a webserver like IIS to the public (internet facing) unless you have the latest security updates for Windows/IIS you run the risk of that PC becoming exploited (compromised webserver due to malicious activity).So be mindful that you take security into consideration. Google something like "Security Guidance for IIS". Remember to take backups and don't store anything on that PC that you wouldn't like leaking out into the public.

author: abdullahseba
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2014, 09:28:13 am
content: Quote from: mariush on November 19, 2014, 01:49:30 pmi did that but it still brings up the router page.http://1drv.ms/1F3cTej

author: abdullahseba
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2014, 10:11:34 am
content: Quote from: BTO on November 19, 2014, 05:04:46 pmthank you for you help.the server is for a museum display.I wanted to have one computer with the display files & each touch screen to have a computer of its own connected to the same network so that when you browse to the servers IP address it displays the web page.I got that all working as a test on Wi-Fi & LAN & I wandered if it was possible to do it across the internet.I have windows server 2003,2008 & 2012.but for this participial test I used windows 8.1 with iis.& just to be nosey I wander how you set it up as as an email SMTP server.

author: abdullahseba
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2014, 10:26:24 am
content: Quote from: abdullahseba on November 20, 2014, 09:28:13 amoops i think it works is just that I tried on the server so can you have ago?http://92.19.31.179

author: Wilksey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2014, 01:15:44 pm
content: Webpage not available...dynamic IP?

author: abdullahseba
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2014, 01:34:01 pm
content: Quote from: Wilksey on November 20, 2014, 01:15:44 pmmodified

author: Wilksey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2014, 04:58:35 pm
content: Images load dog slow but the site works.

author: abdullahseba
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 21, 2014, 01:07:51 pm
content: Quote from: Wilksey on November 20, 2014, 04:58:35 pmthanks