how do i make my XAMPP installation public?

[ax0rz]

hi. i installed XAMPP and everything works great blahblah under "http://localhost"... but when i try to access the server by typing in my IP address, it asks me to enter username & password for "WebAdmin" (which i don't remember setting!!!!)... and then gives me the following error:

[b]Authentication Failed[/b]
Web configuration is protected.
Return to the last page to authenticate.

what's going on?

also, what security settings should i keep in mind while making my XAMPP installation publicly accessable?

any help would be appreciated! thanks!

[ax0rz]

also, i think this question should be in the FAQ! :twisted:

[WooshMan]

If you are behind a router you need to open port 80 for standard access and 433 for SSL.

You should secure xampp using http://localhost and follow the security advice in there.

For pure ease put your html files in the htdocs folder.

Thats it.

WooshMan

[ax0rz]

WooshMan! You're absolutely correct. But I'm having problems! :P

I looked at my router settings (Huawei MT841), and found "WAN Access" and made the following settings:

[code]HTTP Access Enable: Enabled
IP Address: *
Access Port: 80
[/code]

However, when I tried my accessing my IP address (not localhost), it took me to a summary of my router settings! Arghhh! What am I doing wrong here?

(edit: atleast, this time, it didn't ask me for a username & password! :P)

[WooshMan]

You need to turn off what your turned on. You have allowed http access to your router settings from the outside world. Turn it off quickly.

You need to look for something named:

Virtual Host
Port Forwarding

Or something like the above.

If there are any predifined settings allow the http rule on port 80 and point it the the internal ip address of the pc running xampp.

If there isn't a predefined rule, add http, port 80 and then point to ip internal address.

Failing that, read the user guide supplied with your router as they vary.

Good luck.

WooshMan