Not able to connect to server via internet, works locally

please55 · 04-29-2023, 04:06 PM

https://manual.calibre-ebook.com/server.html

I am using the above as a guide. I managed to connect to the server fine while on the local network. Can I assume if I got that to work then my port forwarding settings are okay?

I run into issues when I try to connect to the server via the "internet". I looked up what my IP is (I don't think its a static IP...which could be an issue) but I get nothing via this method.

Anything else to consider not mentioned in the guide?

DNSB · 04-29-2023, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by please55

https://manual.calibre-ebook.com/server.html

I am using the above as a guide. I managed to connect to the server fine while on the local network. Can I assume if I got that to work then my port forwarding settings are okay?

No. A connection on your local network would not use port forwarding unless you have a segmented local network which is highly unlikely.

Quote:

Originally Posted by please55

I run into issues when I try to connect to the server via the "internet". I looked up what my IP is (I don't think its a static IP...which could be an issue) but I get nothing via this method.

Anything else to consider not mentioned in the guide?

So you have configured your router to forward data arriving on a specific port on your external ( WAN ) interface to your calibre server's internal address?

I.e. a Google search on whatsmyip shows 24.15.67.123 so you have set your router to forward port 8080 to the internal address of your calibre server and then tried connecting from outside your local network ( a cell phone with WiFi turned off is handy for this).

Does your ISP allow connections from the outside to inside? Locally, Telus for example does not allow you to run servers on a personal connection. You need to pony up the $$ for a business connection.

theducks · 04-29-2023, 05:38 PM

Pay attention to Davids note of NOT using your (Same LAN) WiFi for testing and use you cell or a neighbors service (with permission).

Many ISP prohibit loopback (same IP) connections

04-29-2023, 04:06 PM	#1
please55 Connoisseur Posts: 71 Karma: 72010 Join Date: Nov 2014 Device: none	Not able to connect to server via internet, works locally https://manual.calibre-ebook.com/server.html I am using the above as a guide. I managed to connect to the server fine while on the local network. Can I assume if I got that to work then my port forwarding settings are okay? I run into issues when I try to connect to the server via the "internet". I looked up what my IP is (I don't think its a static IP...which could be an issue) but I get nothing via this method. Anything else to consider not mentioned in the guide?

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04-29-2023, 05:38 PM	#3
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 30,444 Karma: 58055868 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Pay attention to Davids note of NOT using your (Same LAN) WiFi for testing and use you cell or a neighbors service (with permission). Many ISP prohibit loopback (same IP) connections