Java web server

[JontyMC]

I have written a java web server that sends a simple html page using http. It creates a server socket that listens on a particular port. It works great and on the local network you can use it fine by typing "

http://localCompName:thePort/"

(really "

http://jonty:4444/").

Question is, how can I access from the internet? Do I just have it running, have an open internet connection and then type "

http://myIP:thePort/"

into the browser? I've tried this and it doesnt work. My internet connection is AOL broadband in the UK, has this got something to do with it? Does AOL block it or what? Is it possible to run a server like this or do I need some sort of special web space/connection?

Any replies would be really helpful,

Thanks,

Jon

 

[chiph]

That would typically be how you'd do it.
It's very likely that AOL/UK has got those ports blocked. Or, if you have a broadband router, it's likely blocking them too. Definitely a networking issue, and not a coding issue if it works on your local PC.

Chip H.


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[sedj]

You need to set your router to forward port 4444 to your respective local LAN machine.

You can see if your port is open here :

https://www.grc.com/x/portprobe=4444

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