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dcarlozzi · 07-19-2010, 02:56 PM

Somehow I am missing something in this process and cannot get this function to work.

Stanza on my ipad will show my desktop calibre collection (but my desktop computer and calibre need to be open) and if I try the TEST button in Calibre my books appear, however, if I try to get my web browser to show my books by typing in either of these addresses in my browser address bar, nothing happens except for a multitude of searches appearing-http://127.0.0.1:8080 or my computer's own IP address.

I have tried this on the iPad and another netbook computer.

Am I incorrect in thinking that if I am outside my own network and my desktop computer is turned off, I can somehow access my Calibre books on my iPad or netbook???

Could the exact steps to follow be outlined. The Help menu is helping.

Thanks much for any follow-up

07-19-2010, 02:56 PM	#190
dcarlozzi Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Sony prs-505, iPad	re:accessing my calibre books on web browsers Somehow I am missing something in this process and cannot get this function to work. Stanza on my ipad will show my desktop calibre collection (but my desktop computer and calibre need to be open) and if I try the TEST button in Calibre my books appear, however, if I try to get my web browser to show my books by typing in either of these addresses in my browser address bar, nothing happens except for a multitude of searches appearing-http://127.0.0.1:8080 or my computer's own IP address. I have tried this on the iPad and another netbook computer. Am I incorrect in thinking that if I am outside my own network and my desktop computer is turned off, I can somehow access my Calibre books on my iPad or netbook??? Could the exact steps to follow be outlined. The Help menu is helping. Thanks much for any follow-up