just started my apache server for the first time running RH9.

when im on the RH box i can see 192.168.2.104/index.html with no problem, but when i try to access that address from any other computer in my LAN i get the following error.

sorry for such a newbie question, but im trying.


Connection closed by remote server


why should i get this error. to me that is saying the RH box does not like requests to its apache server unless it is local, and from what little i know about apache that should not be the default.

thank you for the time and help.

Hi there,

Most likely it's a firewall issue. The reason you can see that on your RH9 box is because you are actually viewing the index.html at localhost. Try turning off the firewall and check.

-twantrd

wounderful, thats what it was. adjusted the settings to alow port 80 access and viola it worked like a charm.

any sujestion other then apache.org to hit for some very very very basic HOWTO for securing and configuring apache for a public URL?

wanting to get it up and running as soon as i can. next task will be sendmail.

Facing the same problem... But don't know what changes I need to make so that I can access the server I have installed on my system (10.16.201.171) fromanother system on the LAN (say 10.16.201.174).

I tried to add 10.16.201.174 to "Listen" list, but then my 10.16.201.171/index.html didn't show up.

Hope someone can let me know how to disable the firewall?

i didnt have to disable the firewall, i just had to open port 80 on mine.

if you are using Gnome, then its main menu, system settings, firewall. just put a check in the WWW (port 80) box and save the changes. that should open up the port after stopping/restarting your IPTABLES automaticaly.

though the CLI, i have not the foggiest clue other then looking up some fo the iptable code lines, but from what i remember looking back on them a year or so ago, that should not be to hard to figure out for anyone with basic coding skills using gedit or vi/vim

Well, I use gnome, but I don't see "firewall option inthe system settings/

So how can I open port 80?

Done!!! Well, the opening of port option was located in system settings/security level

Now I am able to access the 10.16.201.171/index.html from other systems on the LAN.

Thank u Lleb_KCir

welcome. sorry i pointed you in the wrong direction. im still learning my way around too.

gratz. and glad it worked for you.