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MontyJ · 01-27-2016, 08:39 PM

Thanks guys!

Yes, the IP for the PC the Calibre Server is running on is set STATIC.

The octet difference is why I asked the question about the ISP modem somehow not letting the requests through because they think it is a .0.xx but on my LAN it is a .5.xx.

My external IP at any IP check site is my normal one assigned by Megacable: 200.66.xxx.xxx. This has not varied in 6 months, so it is almost as good as a static assignment. But it is consistent which is what I am looking for.

As I understand port forwarding, from the internet, someone should be able to simply type in the 200.66.xxx.xxx:8181 and if my port forwarding is setup/working correctly, they should see the Calibre Server login screen. But that is not happening.

Unless someone can see something else, I am left with resetting my local LAN to match what the dang Megacable modem is trying to force my router to, ie set my router address to the 192.168.0.xx address.

That is a pain as I have 30 or so devices on the networkI have to change the IP's on and reset all the static assignments for as well. But then at least the router's address will agree with what the modem is trying to set.

Again, that difference has never been a problem in the past for any network or Internet activities, using P2P stuff like Teamviewer, etc. Just it seems the only thing left for me to try for this Port Forwarding thing.

Other ideas?

Thanks!

01-27-2016, 08:39 PM	#4
MontyJ Addict Posts: 224 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: Kindle	Thanks guys! Yes, the IP for the PC the Calibre Server is running on is set STATIC. The octet difference is why I asked the question about the ISP modem somehow not letting the requests through because they think it is a .0.xx but on my LAN it is a .5.xx. My external IP at any IP check site is my normal one assigned by Megacable: 200.66.xxx.xxx. This has not varied in 6 months, so it is almost as good as a static assignment. But it is consistent which is what I am looking for. As I understand port forwarding, from the internet, someone should be able to simply type in the 200.66.xxx.xxx:8181 and if my port forwarding is setup/working correctly, they should see the Calibre Server login screen. But that is not happening. Unless someone can see something else, I am left with resetting my local LAN to match what the dang Megacable modem is trying to force my router to, ie set my router address to the 192.168.0.xx address. That is a pain as I have 30 or so devices on the networkI have to change the IP's on and reset all the static assignments for as well. But then at least the router's address will agree with what the modem is trying to set. Again, that difference has never been a problem in the past for any network or Internet activities, using P2P stuff like Teamviewer, etc. Just it seems the only thing left for me to try for this Port Forwarding thing. Other ideas? Thanks!