Internet Access for apache lan server help need.

[marty6]

Hi,

I'm new to the forums here. I have started to use the xampp 1.14.6 package. I really like the apache, mysql, etc...that it offers. My question is this: Is there a way for the apache server to be access from the public?

Here's my setup:
Computer 1 is connected to the internet via a cable modem.
Computer 2 is connected to computer 1 via Lan. Computer 2 has the apache server on it. I have no router because of the lack of funds. I am able to see the webpages on either machine, which is fine. But, if I want a family member who lives else where to view my web pages, can this be accomplished with my setup?

thanks...any help is appreciated...

marty6

Also, both machines are running xp pro w/sp2

[marty6]

Hi,

Also, I tried an experiment. I'm using the STL Port Forwarder program by SKYLARK technology. When I add the following Port: 80 192.168.0.2 80 TCP and I put my wan ip as such [mywanipaddyhere...] it worked. When I turn off or remove the line that I added in the STL prog, it does not work. So, the tunneling does work to a point. When I use the standard 127.0.0.1/directory/etc... or the LAN ip 192.168.0.2/directory/etc... it still works from my 1st computer.

I'm still in the process of figuring out if there is a way for my family to get access to my webpages via the [mywanipaddhere...]

any help is appreciated.

btw. I'm also using ZoneAlarm Pro w/ web filtering ver. 4.0.123.012 on both machines.

[marty6]

bump....

can anyone point me into the right direction or better have a solution?

thanks

[steve]

Have you bought a domain?

Has you ISP given you a fixed IP address?

If yes, you need your domain name registrar to point their DNS (domain nameservers) to your IP address. Your site should then be visible on the internet.

[steve]

Just found this post, worth a read: [webmasterworld.com...]

[marty6]

Steven,

Thanks, but I'm still confused on how to get my webpages seen up on the net.