Re: Remote Desktop Web Connection Problems

From: Jeffrey Randow (MVP) (jeffreyr-support_at_remotenetworktechnology.com)
Date: 06/28/04


Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2004 20:11:02 -0500

LOCALHOST is the name of the loopback interface for your connection
(127.0.0.1). In simpler terms, it refers directly back to your
computer... If you cannot get to the site by using
http://localhost/tsweb (add port # if necessary), then your IIS
install is not working properly.

Jeffrey Randow (Windows Networking & Smart Display MVP)
jeffreyr-support@remotenetworktechnology.com

Please post all responses to the newsgroups for the benefit
of all USENET users. Messages sent via email may or may not
be answered depending on time availability....

Remote Networking Technology Support Site -
http://www.remotenetworktechnology.com
Windows XP Expert Zone - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone

On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 18:35:01 -0700, Super Sam <Super
Sam@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>Okay, but I don't know what a localhost is. What is it?
>
>"Jeffrey Randow (MVP)" wrote:
>
>> Try accessing it locally (i.e., http://localhost:port/tsweb). Do you
>> see it there? If so, then the problem is probably with your ISP...
>>
>> Jeffrey Randow (Windows Networking & Smart Display MVP)
>> jeffreyr-support@remotenetworktechnology.com
>>
>> Please post all responses to the newsgroups for the benefit
>> of all USENET users. Messages sent via email may or may not
>> be answered depending on time availability....
>>
>> Remote Networking Technology Support Site -
>> http://www.remotenetworktechnology.com
>> Windows XP Expert Zone - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>> On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 06:29:02 -0700, "Super Sam"
>> <supersammyfluff@msn.com> wrote:
>>
>> >I can't seem to access my computer using the web
>> >connection method - I can access my computer from other
>> >computers on the network by using the non-web version but
>> >I can't access it from any computer using the web version.
>> >
>> >I go to the thing you're meant to go to
>> >(http://ipaddress:port/tsweb) but I get the message that
>> >I'm now authorized to view this page. Anybody know how to
>> >fix this problem?
>>
>>



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