Putting a Webcam on the Internet
I have downloaded WebcamXP trial software to try this. Installed the software, configured the webcamxp server.
Portforwarding has to be done. This was done by configuring router. In the virtual server, a rule was created for forwarding port 80. Only one server can be enabled for one IP and in all the NAT network.
External IP with port number should be entered to get to the Webcam from Internet. This is can be used to monitor Home or office when nobody is present. Sound can be also monitored. Very good software. I would like to write my own to do this !!!
Friday, February 29, 2008
Hosting a Website at Home.
Hosting a Website at Home.
I have been using free websites available on the site including this BLOGSPOT to experiment with hosting Websites. As I am connected to Web by DSL router, it is possible now.
There a many important information to handle this. First thing is that your external IP will vary with every disconnection of the Router from the ISP. As there is no Name Registeration, you must be dealing with IP addresses only. You can get a Name on trail basis by registering with NO-IP.COM, if you are inclined to so or register a name!!!
Then you must make sure, the Port you are using is not blocked by the either your router or ISP. You can use a Port scanner to check this. You can do this after going to yougetsignal.com.
After this you must configure Port forwarding in the Router. By default it is disabled to protect the NAT (Internal network).
This can be done by reading the Manual of the Router. In my D-Link Router, it is done in the Advanced tab, Virtual Server and adding Webserver to the applied rules for my NAT IP.
When this is done, you can goto another computer on the Internet and enter http:\\IPADDRESS:80 (Your external IP of the Router) to get your Webpage.
I forgot to mention one important thing. You must have IIS installed on your computer and WEBSITE is published on its Website ( normally on inetpub\wwwroot).
I used Frontpage for this experiment.
Lot of information about his is available on portforwarding.com
I have been using free websites available on the site including this BLOGSPOT to experiment with hosting Websites. As I am connected to Web by DSL router, it is possible now.
There a many important information to handle this. First thing is that your external IP will vary with every disconnection of the Router from the ISP. As there is no Name Registeration, you must be dealing with IP addresses only. You can get a Name on trail basis by registering with NO-IP.COM, if you are inclined to so or register a name!!!
Then you must make sure, the Port you are using is not blocked by the either your router or ISP. You can use a Port scanner to check this. You can do this after going to yougetsignal.com.
After this you must configure Port forwarding in the Router. By default it is disabled to protect the NAT (Internal network).
This can be done by reading the Manual of the Router. In my D-Link Router, it is done in the Advanced tab, Virtual Server and adding Webserver to the applied rules for my NAT IP.
When this is done, you can goto another computer on the Internet and enter http:\\IPADDRESS:80 (Your external IP of the Router) to get your Webpage.
I forgot to mention one important thing. You must have IIS installed on your computer and WEBSITE is published on its Website ( normally on inetpub\wwwroot).
I used Frontpage for this experiment.
Lot of information about his is available on portforwarding.com
Monday, February 25, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
Sunday, February 17, 2008
My Car
My Car
I have purchased a second hand car. I have dumped my old Toyota car. This time, it is a American Caprice classic (1996) with Auto transmission. I am using this opportunity to learn about Auto transmission. It is a very interesting blend of Hydraulics, Computers and mechanical engineering.
There is alot read about this marvel. Though it is an old car, it is still interesting and very comfortable to drive. I hope it will give me a good few years of service.
I have purchased a second hand car. I have dumped my old Toyota car. This time, it is a American Caprice classic (1996) with Auto transmission. I am using this opportunity to learn about Auto transmission. It is a very interesting blend of Hydraulics, Computers and mechanical engineering.
There is alot read about this marvel. Though it is an old car, it is still interesting and very comfortable to drive. I hope it will give me a good few years of service.
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