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Title: media server issues - cant find the server
Post by: pipsqueak on February 17, 2004, 02:16:59 am

okay im having some issues with media server. im trying to link up to my pc at home, but i think that because i have a cheap dynamic ip address i cant reach it.

basically i use time warner aol (dunno if my ip address is fixed) then connect with my flatmates via a router, which gives me a local(?) ip address. i know that wont work, but the question is can i track down the external ip address and use that or do i simply not have a chance...

help greatly received

thanks

Title: Re:media server issues - cant find the server
Post by: John Gateley on February 17, 2004, 09:56:18 am

Your service agreement with time warner may have something to say about this.

They may filter incoming packets, so no matter what you do it won't work.

Also, you'll have to figure out how to pass the incoming packets to the right place via NAT in your router.

j

Title: Re:media server issues - cant find the server
Post by: pipsqueak on February 17, 2004, 12:45:35 pm

thanks for the advice - will look into it