07-27-2022, 07:06 AM | #1 |
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Newbie Windows Calibre Server Setup issues
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I am using Windows 11 Home (version 21H2 Build 22000.832), running Calibre Version 6.1. I have McAfee Total Protection and have disabled the firewall. I am trying to set up the Calibre server but am having no luck connecting from the internet at all. I believe I have followed the instructions. I am able to connect to the library server from the PC running the server, but only through my PC IP address e.g. 192.186.xx.xx:8080. I cannot connect from 127.0.0.1:8080, and I cannot connect via my external PC IP address from this PC (which I have looked up from https://whatismyipaddress.com/). I am able to connect via the internal IP address from other devices on the same Wifi network, but not the external IP address. I have tried using the format: http://usernameassword@XXX.XXX.xx.xx:8080 I have added my PC to my Google Nest Wifi to Port Forwarding with port 8080. Any other pointers? |
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You did say the LAN (192) side connection worked from other local devices? That rules out the firewall . When you tried from the WAN side, where were you? Some ISP do not allow a looped back connection. You must use a different connection (4/5G data on your phone ?) |
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Yes the wireless LAN works, but the WAN does not: I tried using both my phone, iPad and Kindle with the wLAN turned off using only mobile data. I could not connect that way. I am using a VPN (obviously my IP changes when in use), I have tried with the VPN both on and off, using the different IP address each gives me, but still no luck. Why do you not like McAfee - what would you suggest and why? Last edited by lmorse; 07-27-2022 at 06:42 PM. |
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Thanks for your suggestions.
Any further ideas about my server issue? |
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Having the server on WiFi just adds complexity. I love my CAT6 connections for all stationary items. You need to find where things are getting blocked (I suspect the ISP because the LAN works) What brand and model ROUTER (where you made the port forward) There may be someone here familiar with that unit. Some routers need 3 entries: 1) The service (the Calibre server IPort) 2) the forward port > service 3) Schedule (what hours allowed, restrict to from IP (block)...) This is where you can do a simple disable, leaving the rest set up. Another tip: reserve the IP issued by DHCP, so the server keeps the same always. |
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I'm thinking McAfee Total Protection could be blocking. I suggest disabling it completely and trying again.
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And here the root of your problem, never use google wifi.
You will need to read the manual for your wifi many times to just figure out what questions to ask. Many consumer grade routers now disable what should be basic functions of router, such as wifi and wired lan are the same. blocking common ports used for home servers. The first thing you have to solve is to get your wifi and wired lan talking to each other. Next try using a different port for your calibre server--I use 9095.** bernie **you can try the different port first. This may help you: Bridge mode Quote:
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Doesn't 'Bridge mode' mean "I will use my own router. just pass the IP thru" (make like a Modem only)?
I'm not up on 'Mesh' tech, but every hop has to introduce *if's* into the picture. CAT5/6 to the main router BTW getting off of port 8080 is a great plan for many reasons. One being: Your TOU may prohibit running 'Internet servers' on a residential account and those ports are automatically blocked. Another is the trolls poll the common ports. My early (calibre server) logs showed many 'attempts' to access. |
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