simple yet finding it difficult to do question

[explorer364]

I have my AC3PRO attached to my router (WRT54GX4) with a static ip of 192.168.1.50. I set my router so that from work I can get inside of it. What I can't figure out is how to get to the web function that allows me to see what my tank parameters are from here. I do not have a webserver/pc at home - the AC3PRO is directly attached to the router and I am connected to the router via IP and port. I have tried a couple of different ways to make things work but have not succeeded. From home I can just enter the ip address in explorer and see basic functionality.

I have surfed the forum and can't find someone who is trying to do the same thing. Would someone please help me accomplish this?

Thanks so much!

 

[Slickdonkey]

I do it this way as well. You will need to set up port forwarding on your router.

 

[laurentm]

You need to open the http port and route it to the ACIIIpro.

On a WRT54GX4, go to the configuration page and select the "Applications & Gaming" tab. Then add the following:

[Application], [Start], [End], [Protocol], [IP], [Enable]
http, 80, 80, Both, 50, 'checked'

Save the settings and you should be able to access the ACIIIpro from the WAN side.

 

[dougchambers]

Don't forget to add the port to your IP string to trigger the port forwarding.

i.e. If you are typing your home IP as 123.456.789.010, you would need to add the port to the end like 123.456.789.010:6545 where 6545 is the port your router is looking to route the forward request.

-Doug

 

[explorer364]

In the instructions for the AC3PRO - it states that the default server port is 5432 - so would I type 123.456.789.101:5432 or would I use the port I have open under the management port for the router? ie: 123.456.789.101:8080

Thanks!

 

[explorer364]

This is what I did :

and then I entered 123.456.789.101:5432 and nothing happened and then I tried 123.456.789.101:8080 and it took me to my router interface.

 

[Slickdonkey]

Try :80 instead, or leave the port number off (same difference).

 

[laurentm]

It is forwarding to the same port. Just try without anything behind the IP.

If your ISP is blocking port 80, download the new firmware that let you change the http port on the ACIIIpro and update the forwarding info on the router (you could use 8088 for example).

 

[explorer364]

laurentm,

What do you mean that it is forwarding to the same port - I tried it without anything behind the IP and I go no where.

 

[laurentm]

The linksys with default firmware can only forward from WAN to LAN on the same port (in your case WAN:80 <-> LAN:80).

How do you connect to the WAN side of your router? Do you know if your ISP blocks some ports? Have you tried the latest firmware and changed the http port on the ACIIIpro?

 

[explorer364]

laurentm,


To be completely honest with you, I design, test and implement very large AD topologies and data restoration/storage/SAN networks. I never touch routers LOL - so - to answer your question, I am not sure if Adelphia blocks any ports and no, I haven't tried to change the http port on the AC3PRO yet, I just got AquaNotes running. I guess I should of taken that CCNA class last month! Where is the latest firmware and how can you tell which firmware you have? Also - can you explain what you mean by the "WAN" side of the router so we are both on the same playing field?

Thanks for everyone's help!:rollface:

 

[jleichtman]

You need to map the internal port to the external port.

You will redirect 192.168.1.50 port "5432" to the outside port 80 or you can set it up as the external 5432.

so your ISP address would be one of two setups

http://1.2.3.4 (or http://1.2.3.4:80) -> Redirects to internal 192.168.1.50:5432

or you can set it up as..

http://1.2.3.4:5432 and it would then redirect you to 192.168.1.50:5432

It translates the exteral address to the internal address using port forwarding.

Also you will want to set a static name to your address using DynIP (http://www.dynip.com) so you can get to your home via...

http://crazyname:5432 (or) http://crazyname

So you don't have to remember or figure out if your IP address changes.

*Note* its been awhile since I setup port forwarding but try changing Port 80 to 5432 for both. That should work if you hit your IP address from the outside.

 

[explorer364]

I'm not sure how to do that. I tried the applications and gaming tab - forwarded the port and that didn't work - I'm not sure where in the router if i have the ability to redirect that IP w/o using the DMZ. I think I am going to have to have someone walk me though this either at work or give Curt a call. Unfortunately, my router is somewhat new - I did update the firmware but i still don't see what everyone is talking about - now - if you want to discuss FSMO roles, file redirection, 1000+ pentabyte storage units I'm your man... LOL

 

[jleichtman]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7991119#post7991119 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by explorer364
This is what I did :

go to the same place. change it from 80 80 to 5432 5432 and then put in your external IP address http://1.2.3.4:5432

Presto

 

[explorer364]

ok, let me try that - when you say put in my external address you mean the one that Adelphia has issued me correct?

 

[jleichtman]

Correct. The internal range is your 192.168.1.x range. The external address would be the ISP address.

 

[explorer364]

Since I my IP is being issued by the router - I guess the only way for me to test this is for me to get out the phone cable and dial up into my works ISP and then try to hit it...

 

[jleichtman]

go out to http://www.ipchicken.com/ it will tell you what your external (ISP) address is.

you should be able to test it from your home. Just use the ISP address that it shows you. If it works there then test it once you get into work tomorrow.

 

[explorer364]

This is what I did:

when I opened up explorer I entered :xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:5432 and it didn't find my controller. Just the page when you don't put in the correct URL etc...

 

[jleichtman]

This looks good.

Go out to IPChicken to find your ISP address and then in your web browser put in "http://<Insert IP Address>:5432 and it should come up.

If it works from home it should work from your work as long as they aren't blocking port. My Company blocks all extenal requests except for 80 (http) and 443 (SSL). I'm assuming DoJ does it as well so you might have to map the internal port to the external.

Joshua