web address of localhost

[jcmiras]

I`m setting-up a web server in my computer that is within a workgroup (I mean, lots of computers, including my computer, is connected to a ethernet router that is then connected to internet through DSL). Locally (I mean, within the workgroup), the web address of my localhost is simply [my-ip-address:8080....] However, I cannot access my localhost using computers outside our network (I used computer in one of the internet cafe nearby to check). Why is that? Does the ethernet router has something to do with this? Then, what should be my localhost address now?

Thanks in advance!

[g1smd]

That depends. In any case, the "signal" might be being firewalled at the router.

[jdMorgan]

You must tell the router what IP address to forward incoming port 80 traffic to. Go to your router documentation and look up "Port forwarding." Another similar term to look for is "DMZ". Your router manufacturer may use either term.

When accessing your server from outside your local network --like at the cafe-- you will use the WAN IP address of your router (assigned by your ISP). Your router will then 'port forward' all incoming port 80 traffic to the LAN IP address you have configured in the router settings.

Jim

[jcmiras]

So sad. I have no access to the router admin.

Thanks anyway. :)