Configure Public Network Web Access

This dialog allows you to specify exactly how clients should connect to your web server from over the internet.

The public port used by the server program can be specified to avoid possible port conflicts with other programs installed on the system. On installation the public port will default to the port commonly used for this program. The port will be checked to ensure it is not already in use by other programs installed on the system which may already be using ports. It is best to choose a port that won't be used by other programs that may be installed later. Certainly avoid well known ports like the standard HTTP port "80". You can choose to make the public port used the same as the local one or specify the public port explicitly (because you expect a port clash on the public interface).

The Public Internet mode options are:

  1. Static IP (auto detect)
  2. Static IP (specified)
  3. Use Domain Name
  4. Not used

The first two options require a valid IP address to be entered in (the wizard will fill in the IP address if possible). In addition the "Static IP (auto detect)" option tells the wizard to check if the public IP address changes. If a change is detected the IP Address Changed dialog box appears. If a change is detected the IP Address Changed dialog box appears. "Use Domain Name" requires that a valid domain name is entered in the "Address" field. Use this option if you have a domain name and a fixed IP or a Dynamic DNS service. "Not used" will also prevent the Routing Wizard from running and prompting you for action. Use this option if you don't intend to allow (or need) users to access your server from the Internet.

The "Test Connection" button allows you to test to see if the specified port is reachable from the the internet.

The "Routing Wizard" button allows you to run the wizard manually if you have made changes to your network (such as enabling UPnP) and want to test if the settings can be made automatically now.