Hosting a Server with Mac OS X Version 10.6.8 and an Airport extreme and express

[PenguinDude]

I know its possible to host a server with a Mac and a Airpot extreme. But recently we got an Airport express and  there was an update for my Mac Book Pro which got me Mac OS X Version 10.6.8, Now before I got those things I was able to host a server just fine. But now, No one can connect to my server. They say it just keeps repeating the same sentence over and over again while trying to connect. Is there any way I can still host a server? or no?

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[Comatose]

You need to forward ports. You should be able to find a tutorial for it on the main site.

[TomTheGeek²]

you mean this thing?



yes, it is, i think somebody made a guide around here...

[PenguinDude]

I tried forwarding the ports over and over again. And yes I mean that thing haha I think it was called an Airport express

[Bisjac]

then i would say you are forwarding improperly still.

mac/pc that airport thing they have, or a standard linksys; its all just port forwarding. nothing special going on cuz of what you use.

[Sheath]

Obviously a config change or difference in the new device. Port forwarding is useless unless you have a static IP, it'll reset a lot; especially if its a shared home network. I suggest you try using DMZ and making sure its functional whenever you wanna work.

[Tom]

Obviously a config change or difference in the new device. Port forwarding is useless unless you have a static IP, it'll reset a lot; especially if its a shared home network. I suggest you try using DMZ and making sure its functional whenever you wanna work.

1. Because of the master server you can still host perfectly fine without an external static IP.
2. I never bothered to set up an internal static IP for my computer but I don't have to worry about it because it rarely changes. This might depend on your router though.
3. I don't believe DMZ port forwards. It only turns off any firewalls.

[Sheath]

1. Because of the master server you can still host perfectly fine without an external static IP.

If you are referring to the UPnP thing, that doesn't work for everyone; some routers still require you to enable it. Even after, some people still can't host.

3. I don't believe DMZ port forwards. It only turns off any firewalls.

I didn't give advice about something I don't know about. Obviously I have used DMZ if I'm offering it as a solution, it opens ports.

It sounds to me like you aren't very familiar with routers and Internet devices. You need to take time to learn configuration and terms like DMZ before you try to help others. Especially if you don't understand how a dynamic IP works.

[Tom]

I didn't give advice about something I don't know about. Obviously I have used DMZ if I'm offering it as a solution, it opens ports.

It sounds to me like you aren't very familiar with routers and Internet devices. You need to take time to learn configuration and terms like DMZ before you try to help others. Especially if you don't understand how a dynamic IP works.

You don't know what your talking about. DMZ disables all of your routers security features. Port forwarding isn't "Opening Ports", it's telling your router to direct data sent on a port to a certain internal IP.

Usually when one refers to a "Static IP" they are referring to paying your ISP so your external IP doesn't change. Having an external static IP doesn't change your ability to port forward. If you were referring to turning off your DCHP so you have a static internal IP, it's something that you may or may not need to do.

@OP: Don't listen to Sheath, and just google "airport express UPnP". I'm sure there are many guides out there.

[Sheath]

You don't know what your talking about. DMZ disables all of your routers security features. Port forwarding isn't "Opening Ports", it's telling your router to direct data sent on a port to a certain internal IP.

It exposes all ports. It doesn't ruin security, it may put you more at risk but unless you are being hunted down by hackers I wouldn't start panicking.

@OP: Don't listen to Sheath, and just google "airport express UPnP". I'm sure there are many guides out there.

Don't be such a baby. You need to do your research, I'm offering practical and factual information based off my experiences. You didn't even think DMZ could be used as an alternative to port forwarding till five minutes a go, and now you are acting as the authority on the technology? Don't make yourself look so silly.

[PenguinDude]

I don't think the airport express has to do with anything... It might just be something that helps the wifi in my house im not sure. But If any of you could link a walkthrough for port fowarding it would be great!