DSL VS CABLE

[avp06]

I currently have Verizon dsl, home service not biz. I have tryed setting up a server on one of my home computers, all with out luck. I only see 1 ip for all of my pcs and was unable to access the server thru the that ip. I know the verizon biz package give you a static ip but its 2x the price.

Has anyone run a web server of a home dsl or cable connection? and what isps were used? My options are Verizon or Optimum.

Thanks,
-Alex

 

[dc5]

are you behind a router? you will need to forword port 80. however, some isps disable port 80 to prevent people from setting up web servers. thus, you will need to use a different port for the web server, eg. 8080.

 

[avp06]

I do use a router.

I'm gonna try changing the port. But its very strange that I get only one ip.

 

[ribbon13]

Verizon's AUP/TAC forbids running a server.

Cable' internets upload is horribly slow. If you really want to run a server get Speakeasy.net

 

[dc5]

Originally posted by: avp06
I do use a router.

I'm gonna try changing the port. But its very strange that I get only one ip.

it is normal to have one ip. that is why you have a router.

 

[duke2106]

You only get one IP from the ISP. The router is giving out individual IPs to your computers, and use what is called NAT (Network Address Translation--I think that's what it means) to let your computers communicate to the web. It's also why all your computers would appear as only one. dc5 is correct that forwarding port 80 to the computer that is going to be running the web server should work.

 

[ribbon13]

I get two static ip's from speakeasy. That really depends on the ISP.

 

[drpootums]

Do any of u know a way to get high speed internet in an out of DSL/Cable area other than Satellite?

I'm probably about 5 miles away from the nearest access point

 

[ribbon13]

Microwave from someone who is in a DSL area?

 

[JBDan]

Originally posted by: drpootums
Do any of u know a way to get high speed internet in an out of DSL/Cable area other than Satellite?

I'm probably about 5 miles away from the nearest access point

No cable in your area? Cable doesn't depend on proximity of a CO (central office) that is, like I said, unless you do not have a cable provider in your area. Where are you?

 

[JBDan]

Originally posted by: avp06
I currently have Verizon dsl, home service not biz. I have tryed setting up a server on one of my home computers, all with out luck. I only see 1 ip for all of my pcs and was unable to access the server thru the that ip. I know the verizon biz package give you a static ip but its 2x the price.

Has anyone run a web server of a home dsl or cable connection? and what isps were used? My options are Verizon or Optimum.

Thanks,
-Alex

Use a router, set up a home network (network wizard), sign in to your router (usually 192.168.1.1 admin and password) and set the ip's for each pc. Whatever router you have, go to the website or read your manual and look at configuring a home network. Its rather simple. A little reading will get you where you wanna be.

 

[stickybytes]

vz dsl assigns you a dynamic ip address. it changes on me like every week.

 

[ribbon13]

Yes DHCP modems. Also.... I'll repeat.
Verizon's AUP/TAC forbids running a server.

Your account can be terminated for it.

 

[dashiki]

ribbon EVERY isp forbids it they don't want everyone running one unless you start running huge nubers out of it you won't get in trouble. If you don't know about port forwarding you need to learn about networking before you start running a server.

 

[ribbon13]

Speakeasy specifically allows servers.

Try again.

 

[avp06]

Just changed the port to 8080 and assigned an ip, but still no luck.

When i try to access it thru ip:8080 it only works for the server computer.

 

[avp06]

They are a bit more pricy then Verizon and Optimum but not too bad since they give u static ip.

 

[bunker]

Originally posted by: avp06
Just changed the port to 8080 and assigned an ip, but still no luck.

When i try to access it thru ip:8080 it only works for the server computer.

That's how it should be.

Do a google search for NAT and learn some networking. Not trying to sound like an ass, but you need to do some reading to better understand this stuff.

 

[MrControversial]

Set up NAT on your router. Set your server as a DNS server with a static IP address (in the NAT range). So if your router address is 192.168.1.1, then you can set your DNS server to 192.168.5.1. Your ISP won't know the difference. It will only see one device accessing the Internet, and that's your Gateway or router. The other PC's on your network will get their addresses assigned to them by the DNS server.

 

[onesNzeros]

Originally posted by: MrControversial...The other PC's on your network will get their addresses assigned to them by the DNS server.

I think you mean DHCP?

 

[Oyeve]

Originally posted by: onesNzeros

Originally posted by: MrControversial...The other PC's on your network will get their addresses assigned to them by the DNS server.

I think you mean DHCP?

I was about to say the same thing.

 

[Brian23]

I have Verizon and I run a server. They block port 80, so I run it on port 8080. Make sure you set the options in the router right. (ie forward the right ports and run a DHCP server.)
Then you should get a DNS service for your server. That way your server can be something like www.home.com. Oh, don't forget to set up IIS too if that's what you're using. Windows XP pro only lets 10 people log in at once so you may want to run Windows 2003 on your pc. Good luck!

 

[MrControversial]

Originally posted by: onesNzeros

Originally posted by: MrControversial...The other PC's on your network will get their addresses assigned to them by the DNS server.

I think you mean DHCP?

Yes I did, sorry.

 

[drpootums]

Originally posted by: JBDan

Originally posted by: drpootums
Do any of u know a way to get high speed internet in an out of DSL/Cable area other than Satellite?

I'm probably about 5 miles away from the nearest access point

No cable in your area? Cable doesn't depend on proximity of a CO (central office) that is, like I said, unless you do not have a cable provider in your area. Where are you?

I live in a little town about 5-6 miles away from the nearest city. The town i live in is unicorperated (sp?) and has a pop. of about 180. I dont think there is a provider where i live, but in the city about 5 miles away the DSL and cable is available.

I just want to get high speed internet without the whole "$70 a month plus $600 for the setup for satellite" thing.