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Author: DarthLinux
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Subject: cox/webserver problem
another option is to have dns assign www.mydomain.net to a
location/machine/host which does not have any port restrictions then
set up a forwarding link to mydomain.net:8080
with apache appropriately configured, of course.. ;)

just another option.

DL

On Sunday, Dec 29, 2002, at 09:54 America/Phoenix, W. E. Brooks wrote:

> Lynn:
> The ports that Cox blocks depends on your location. For me, port 25 is
> open and port 80 is blocked.
>
> You can change the port that Apache uses by changing the "Port" and
> "Listen" parms in httpd.conf from 80 to 8080 (or some other port).
> After
> restarting Apache,you can browse your web site by putting ":8080" in
> the
> URL. For example, if your URL is "www.yoururl.com" use
> "www.yoururl.com:8080".
>
>
> W. E. Brooks
>
> On Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 22:43:54 -0700:
>> From: "Lynn P. Tilby" <>
>> To:
>> Subject: cox/webserver problem
>> Cc:
>> Reply-To:
>>
>>
>> I have a dhcp connection from cox. I am trying to set up a web
>> server...
>> I know that dns is getting resolved because when I do a
>> http://createv.com
>> without the www or just put in the ip address I get back a message
>> with the
>> server name in it.
>>
>> BUT...
>>
>> I also get a message that the web site cannot be found... has anyone
>> else had
>> this type of problem with cox?
>>
>> ... Is the problem my apache configuration or is it cox?... or both?
>>
>> Thanks for your feedback!
>>
>> Lynn
>>
>>
>> --__--__--
>>
>> Message: 12
>> Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 22:44:00 -0700
>> From: "Lynn P. Tilby" <>
>> To:
>> Subject: cox/webserver problem
>> Reply-To:
>>
>>
>> I have a dhcp connection from cox. I am trying to set up a web
>> server...
>> I know that dns is getting resolved because when I do a
>> http://createv.com
>> without the www or just put in the ip address I get back a message
>> with the
>> server name in it.
>>
>> BUT...
>>
>> I also get a message that the web site cannot be found... has anyone
>> else had
>> this type of problem with cox?
>>
>> Thanks for your feedback!
>>
>> ... Is the problem my apache configuration or is it cox?... or both?
>>
>> Lynn
>>
>> --__--__--
>>
>> Message: 13
>> Subject: Re: cox/webserver problem
>> From: Bryce C <>
>> To: PLUG <>
>> Organization: CoBryce Communications
>> Date: 28 Dec 2002 22:48:02 -0700
>> Reply-To:
>>
>>
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>>
>> Cox blocks ports 25,80,(and some others) on residential connections.
>>
>> On Sat, 2002-12-28 at 22:44, Lynn P. Tilby wrote:
>>> I have a dhcp connection from cox. I am trying to set up a web
>>> server...
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>>> http://createv.co=
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>>> without the www or just put in the ip address I get back a message
>>> with t=
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>>> this type of problem with cox?
>>> =20
>>> Thanks for your feedback!
>>> =20
>>> ... Is the problem my apache configuration or is it cox?... or both?
>>> =20
>>> Lynn
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>> --=20
>> Bryce C <>
>> CoBryce Communications
>>
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>> Message: 14
>> From: technomage <>
>> To:
>> Subject: Re: cox/webserver problem
>> Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 22:48:30 -0700
>> Reply-To:
>>
>> >> well,
>> unless you are on a biz account, it won't work (they have port 80
>> filtered).
>>
>> Technomage
>>
>> On Saturday 28 December 2002 10:43 pm, you wrote:
>>> I have a dhcp connection from cox. I am trying to set up a web
>>> server...
>>> I know that dns is getting resolved because when I do a
>>> http://createv.com
>>> without the www or just put in the ip address I get back a message
>>> with the
>>> server name in it.
>>>
>>> BUT...
>>>
>>> I also get a message that the web site cannot be found... has
>>> anyone else
>>> had this type of problem with cox?
>>>
>>> ... Is the problem my apache configuration or is it cox?... or both?
>>>
>>> Thanks for your feedback!
>>>
>>> Lynn
>>>
>>> ---------------------------------------------------
>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list -
>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings:
>>> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss
>>
>> - --
>> I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed, or
>> numbered!
>> My life is my own - No. 6
>> >>
>> --__--__--
>>
>> Message: 15
>> Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 00:56:23 -0700
>> From: Deepak Saxena <>
>> To:
>> Subject: Adding a cable drop to an apartment?
>> Organization: Plexity Networks
>> Reply-To:
>>
>>
>> I just moved from a one bedroom in my complex to a two bedroom and
>> none of the bedrooms have a cable drop. Since one of the bedrooms
>> is the office, this means that I need to get my internet connection
>> from my living room to my office. Currently I have a 25 foot coax
>> cable strewn across the floor that I plan to tack up against the
>> wall, but I don't really like that solution either. Since my Linksys
>> router is also a wireless AP, I thought of just putting that in the
>> living room and using 802.11b throughout the house. Works, but SO
>> doesn't really want that on top of the entertainment center and
>> I also already have alot invested in 10/100 NICs and really would like
>> the hub/router in the office as I need to hook up some embedded
>> boards with no wireless possibility into my network. So...I want Cox
>> to come in and give me a drop in the bedroom. Can the apartement
>> complex stop me from doing so? I haven't asked them yet, but plan
>> to on monday. If they give me any hassle, I want to know what the
>> laws are regarding this.
>>
>> Tnx,
>> ~Deepak
>
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