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I don't think so. Is there a way to check it?

Would IE be smart enough to compare the IP I typed in the address bar with
the IP of the local server? If both IPs match, then IE would never
physically leave the domain of the server. In that case, how can I check
whether my hosting servers are working?



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 > Hi,
 >
 > Is it possible that your ISP blocks port 80?
 >
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  > > I'm testing my IIS 6 server installed on W2K Pro. The IIS 6 server is
now
  > > connected directly to the cable modem, bypass the router. When I type
  > > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://1.2.3.4" target="_blank">http://1.2.3.4</a> (my ip from ipconfig), the default.asp page comes up.
When
 > I
  > > asked my friend to try it on his computer, it doesn't work. Is this my
  > > problem, or his problem? Is there anything else I need to configure in
 > IIS
  > > to make web hosting work?
  > >
  > >
 >
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Tia Carr wrote:

 > I don't think so. Is there a way to check it?

Most cable providers do not allow you to host servers unless you pay for a much
higher business account. Most also actively block common server ports like 80.
You should read over your service agreement before you try to bypass their port
blocking or you might just have your service terminated!

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Hawk Software
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IE wouldn't do this. ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) would be used to
determine what MAC address corresponds to the requested IP address. The MAC
address would be your local adapter, and hence IE will connect to your local
machine (bypassing the network)

I would suggest changing the port that IIS is listening on to port 81 via
the IIS MMC Snapin. Then get your friend to do:

http://1.2.3.4:81/


Cheers
Ken

"Tia Carr" <fake_tiacarr RemoveThis @RemoveFakehotmail.com> wrote in message
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: I don't think so. Is there a way to check it?
:
: Would IE be smart enough to compare the IP I typed in the address bar with
: the IP of the local server? If both IPs match, then IE would never
: physically leave the domain of the server. In that case, how can I check
: whether my hosting servers are working?
:
:
:
: "Jonathan Maltz [MS-MVP]" <jmaltz RemoveThis @mvps.org> wrote in message
: news:ucCQHKsvDHA.2520@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
: > Hi,
: >
: > Is it possible that your ISP blocks port 80?
: >
: > --
: > --Jonathan Maltz [Microsoft MVP - Windows Server]
: > http://www.visualwin.com - A Windows Server 2003 visual, step-by-step
: > tutorial site
: > Only reply by newsgroup. Any emails I have not authorized are deleted
: > before I see them.
: >
: >
: > "Tia Carr" <fake_tiacarr RemoveThis @RemoveFakehotmail.com> wrote in message
: > news:uDTQz8rvDHA.2136@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
: > > I'm testing my IIS 6 server installed on W2K Pro. The IIS 6 server is
: now
: > > connected directly to the cable modem, bypass the router. When I type
: > > http://1.2.3.4 (my ip from ipconfig), the default.asp page comes up.
: When
: > I
: > > asked my friend to try it on his computer, it doesn't work. Is this
my
: > > problem, or his problem? Is there anything else I need to configure
in
: > IIS
: > > to make web hosting work?
: > >
: > >
: >
: >
:
:
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