Guest $iLk Posted September 17, 2002 Report Posted September 17, 2002 Okay, I'm getting my ISP to set me up a Static IP Address. I have a couple things I'm wanting to do, but since it's been over a year since I've dealt with a Networking Class, I'm going to ask a couple of questions for those knowledgable about this. 1.) I have a domain name that is currently hosted by a domain company (like network solutions). I want to host the webpage from my computer instead, what will I need to do? 2.) I am going to network my wife's computer with mine as well... for this I am going to need to purchase a router. If I purchase a router, I'm assuming I will have to configure it with IP addresses and such right? Will it be difficult to host a LAN over a router for playing games? What is the best router I can find that is reasonably priced, or does it matter? What else can anyone think of that I will need to know? Thanks in advance.
Kenada Posted September 17, 2002 Report Posted September 17, 2002 quote:Originally posted by $iLk: Okay, I'm getting my ISP to set me up a Static IP Address. I have a couple things I'm wanting to do, but since it's been over a year since I've dealt with a Networking Class, I'm going to ask a couple of questions for those knowledgable about this. 1.) I have a domain name that is currently hosted by a domain company (like network solutions). I want to host the webpage from my computer instead, what will I need to do? 2.) I am going to network my wife's computer with mine as well... for this I am going to need to purchase a router. If I purchase a router, I'm assuming I will have to configure it with IP addresses and such right? Will it be difficult to host a LAN over a router for playing games? What is the best router I can find that is reasonably priced, or does it matter? What else can anyone think of that I will need to know? Thanks in advance. No problem... *As far as which one to go, many out there... Linksys Cable/DSL Routers may be the best choice. *Next, hosting games or a web server IS NOT A PROBLEM! You have to forward ports to the appropriate machine(if its a game your hosting over the internet). For hosting local LAN games, nothing special is needed... just do it like normal. This is all setup through the router (if it is a Linksys, default interal IP is 192.168.1.1 for the control panel)... For hosting a web server, you will have to forward Port 80 to the machine, thats use for HTTP... *If you do go though with this, best thing to do is to setup internal "static" IPs on your network, which will save you a few problems... I can talk you through every step if you like. *I currently have 5 machines on my network sharing my cable through a Linksys Cable/DSL router... 3 machines for normal uses... My server has Win2k Advanced Server, which ports 80 (http), 21 (ftp protocol) and a few more forward to it. My main gaming box has ports 14705 (Half-life), and many main ones for games forward to it. Even though i have Dynamic IP on my broadband, i use DNS2go routing software which keeps tabs on my WAN ip addy updates my domain. So, i host game, web pages, a few FTP sites and more over mine w/o any hitches or problems. [ 09-17-2002, 07:31 PM: Message edited by: Kenada ]
Guest $iLk Posted September 18, 2002 Report Posted September 18, 2002 Thanks kenada! I was told the Linksys routers have very extensive documentation included with them, so that will be my choice. Programming a router was the one section I didn't make it to in my CISCO/Networking class... a shame. About hosting a web page, how would I do this using a domain name? Is there a certain place I would have to register my IP addy? I have a domain name registered with a company... I suppose I will have to transfer it from them to me, and do something for hosting myself....
Epsilon 5 Posted September 18, 2002 Report Posted September 18, 2002 A static IP would be a problem for me I have 2 computers with 2 independant connections - meaning 2 ip's. Both are dynamic. I have my own webpage (as a free subdomain but dyndns supports .com adresses, for a small fee) with a ip updater. After checking the www.dyndns.org website, hosting / redirecting your adress to your computer ip would cost you a one-time fee of 30 dollars. [ 09-17-2002, 10:11 PM: Message edited by: Epsilon 5 ]
Guest $iLk Posted September 18, 2002 Report Posted September 18, 2002 Thanks guys, final question: If I have multiple domain names (i.e. www.this.com, www.that.com) can I host both on the same comp? Thanks
Epsilon 5 Posted September 18, 2002 Report Posted September 18, 2002 Yes you can, at least I know that it's possible with Apache, and they can redirect to 2 different places if you want (2 different wwebpages on your computer). What server software are you using?
Guest $iLk Posted September 18, 2002 Report Posted September 18, 2002 Heres where you can really help me EP5. I don't have any software set up. What should I purchase/download for serving my own webpages? And any links you can point me to on how to set these things up? I know how to set up ftp sites, but I have never set up a http site. What will I need to do this? I'll be home late tonight so if you are online I will try and get you to walk me through some setup. Thanks
Epsilon 5 Posted September 19, 2002 Report Posted September 19, 2002 Apache is free and easy to use. For ftp I use serv-u, however only in demo mode. I don't remmeber how much registration costs.
Guest $iLk Posted September 19, 2002 Report Posted September 19, 2002 I've used G6 before, it's great. I downloaded links to all of them, and will pick the best/cheapest I can find.
Kenada Posted September 19, 2002 Report Posted September 19, 2002 quote:Originally posted by $iLk: Heres where you can really help me EP5. I don't have any software set up. What should I purchase/download for serving my own webpages? And any links you can point me to on how to set these things up? I know how to set up ftp sites, but I have never set up a http site. What will I need to do this? I'll be home late tonight so if you are online I will try and get you to walk me through some setup. Thanks Well, if you can afford it, Win2k Advanced Server (which is what i use, but getting WinXP Pro Server soon). It comes with (MS) IIS, which does all that for you. Through IIS, i can setup web page, and ftp sites, not to mention my SMTP servers for mail and so forth. And when you do figure the basic things out, you can install Perl so you can do CGI scripts like SC's UBB. Using IIS, you can do multiple sites, a hella lot more. Next on my list of things to learn is PHP.
Guest $iLk Posted October 2, 2002 Report Posted October 2, 2002 Set up my Linksys router. Can I forward a port (i.e. 21) to more than one PC? But if I wanna play UT or something, can I forward Port 7777 to both PC's or can only game with one of them?
Epsilon 5 Posted October 2, 2002 Report Posted October 2, 2002 for any games there's a server port and client port. redirect the server port to the right computer, the rest should be ok.
Guest $iLk Posted October 2, 2002 Report Posted October 2, 2002 With Client port can I specify a range for both computers? Or will I have to give separate ports to each. What about Ports 80 and 25, they should share okay anyway, how is that done?
Kenada Posted October 2, 2002 Report Posted October 2, 2002 quote:Originally posted by $iLk: With Client port can I specify a range for both computers? Or will I have to give separate ports to each. What about Ports 80 and 25, they should share okay anyway, how is that done?Through the routing software? You can forward more than one port to a computer..
Guest $iLk Posted October 3, 2002 Report Posted October 3, 2002 Okay guys, I've set up my router, am connecting to the internet just fine. Problems: I can't host my FTP server. I've forwarded Port 21 to the IP address I was assigned by the router, rebooted and tried connecting to my FTP. Didn't work. I'm assuming something is wrong because I can't host like I normally could through a static IP...
Kenada Posted October 3, 2002 Report Posted October 3, 2002 quote:Originally posted by $iLk: Okay guys, I've set up my router, am connecting to the internet just fine. Problems: I can't host my FTP server. I've forwarded Port 21 to the IP address I was assigned by the router, rebooted and tried connecting to my FTP. Didn't work. I'm assuming something is wrong because I can't host like I normally could through a static IP...will you be online at all Thursday night? we chat through something, i need to get some information from you so i know exactly what your doing... what OS are you using? second, when you try your ftp, you using this "ftp://[your internal ip addy]"? I need to know more info. Just tell me when your avail and we'll chat.
Guest $iLk Posted October 3, 2002 Report Posted October 3, 2002 I disabled DHCP or whatever. Do I need to give myself a static internal IP>?
Kenada Posted October 3, 2002 Report Posted October 3, 2002 quote:Originally posted by $iLk: I disabled DHCP or whatever. Do I need to give myself a static internal IP>?Yes! that would definatly be one problem... DHCP can be running, thats not a problem. You have to have a IP addy in your internal network so when you forward the port, it knows where to go? what router are you using?
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