accessing "local host" from another pc

[cgott42]

I have a stand alone Wikiserver running on my PC (call it "WikiPC")
and I access the wiki via typing in the following into my web browser from the "WikiPC":
http://localhost/wiki

My question is how can other PC's on my network (with access to the WikiPC)
type into their web browsers (in place of localhost)

thx

 

[xSauronx]

they need to type in the address of that machine instead of localhost
for example, if the address of the machine is 192.168.0.107

192.168.0.102/wiki

should be all they need (im assuming this pc running the wiki doesnt have a firewall running that would block requests for port 80)

 

[seepy83]

Originally posted by: xSauronx
they need to type in the address of that machine instead of localhost
for example, if the address of the machine is 192.168.0.107

192.168.0.102/wiki

should be all they need (im assuming this pc running the wiki doesnt have a firewall running that would block requests for port 80)

looks like a typo there

 

[nickbits]

In addition to the IP you can use the machine (NETBIOS) name.

e.g. http://WikiPC/wiki

 

[cgott42]

Originally posted by: xSauronx
they need to type in the address of that machine instead of localhost
for example, if the address of the machine is 192.168.0.107

192.168.0.102/wiki

should be all they need (im assuming this pc running the wiki doesnt have a firewall running that would block requests for port 80)

thanks, how do I find the address of the machine?

 

[seepy83]

Start -> Run
type "cmd" [Enter]
type "ipconfig" [Enter]

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: seepy83

Originally posted by: xSauronx
they need to type in the address of that machine instead of localhost
for example, if the address of the machine is 192.168.0.107

192.168.0.102/wiki

should be all they need (im assuming this pc running the wiki doesnt have a firewall running that would block requests for port 80)

looks like a typo there

doh 😱

 

[Nothinman]

In addition to the IP you can use the machine (NETBIOS) name.

That might work with IE on a local subnet but I doubt it would be reliable or work with anything else. If you want to use the hostname you need proper DNS or to maintain hosts files on everyone's machines.

 

[spidey07]

You'll also need to install and setup a web server or else you're using microsoft sharing to get to the webpage.

 

[cgott42]

Originally posted by: spidey07
You'll also need to install and setup a web server or else you're using microsoft sharing to get to the webpage.

thanks
I need something that won't conflict with the company's intranet firewalls, etc
and not be visible externally
and of course - free
🙂thx