replace http://192.168.1.65 with http://bob/ on Spark modem HG659b

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gordonisnz

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#208145 28-Jan-2017 17:51

Hello.

ive got an internal wifi http server, & i can use my ipad to access my Pc with the IP address (i can only access the files / internal web server i specify)..

i was wondering, if its possible with the Spark modem HG659b to add a short URL & direct it to my PC IP address.. ?

Goosey

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#1711123 28-Jan-2017 18:01

Unlikley.

Perhaps just set a favorite/bookmark in your browser for the PC IP and be done with it?

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#1711128 28-Jan-2017 18:26

Start Bonjour service on PC and go to http://bob.local/

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#1711135 28-Jan-2017 18:59

make a .hosts file, or install your own DNS name server

kingdragonfly

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#1711172 28-Jan-2017 20:17

You've stumbled into a fairly complex, but very important problem.

It's worth investigating your time learning it, because the basics are always the same in any TPC/IP environment (which is pretty much all systems today)

I could write several pages discussing "name resolution" and DNS here, but I'd strongly suggest Googling the following.

DNS DHCP HOSTS basics

I found this good page talking about it

http://www.steves-internet-guide.com/dns-guide-beginners/

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#1711175 28-Jan-2017 20:26

kingdragonfly: You've stumbled into a fairly complex, but very important problem.

It's worth investigating your time learning it, because the basics are always the same in any TPC/IP environment (which is pretty much all systems today)

I could write several pages discussing "name resolution" and DNS here, but I'd strongly suggest Googling the following.

DNS DHCP HOSTS basics

I found this good page talking about it

http://www.steves-internet-guide.com/dns-guide-beginners/

Can't see how this helps as you can't edit a hosts file on an iPad.

solutionz

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#1712633 30-Jan-2017 09:54

On HG659 you can set a Device Name at: Home Network > LAN Interface > LAN Interface Settings (may be similar on HG659b).

Default is: "mediarouter" which will allow you to access your router at http://mediarouter.home provided your device is using DHCP and "Gateway acts as the DNS proxy" is enabled on the router.

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#1712637 30-Jan-2017 10:04

Sorry misread above that you were trying to access your router via a host name but it appears you're trying to access your PC.

Generally you should be able to use the host name ("Computer Name") of the PC i.e. http://windowspc-01

Change your computer name here: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/change-your-computer-name-in-windows-vista/