Stop Content Server [127.0.0.1, port 8080, HTTP]

Polgs · 07-25-2023, 08:52 PM

Running calibre on a Mac.
I am trying to access the calibre content server from my iPad. I start the content server and I can access the server from a browser on the Mac at 127.0.0.1:8080.
However, I cannot access the server from an external device because when I look at the content server address, it shows as 127.0.0.1. Here is what I see in the Connect/Share button:
`Stop Content Server [127.0.0.1, port 8080, HTTP]`

theducks · 07-25-2023, 09:17 PM

What release #.## of Calibre?
What type of internet connection? (Cat5 or WiFi)

Comfy.n · 07-25-2023, 09:27 PM

maybe check what you have in this setting:

Polgs · 07-26-2023, 02:27 AM

6.23.0 Wi-Fi

Polgs · 07-26-2023, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comfy.n

maybe check what you have in this setting:

I can't see that page on my calibre. Here's the closest that I can find. This is after I have started the server.

Comfy.n · 07-26-2023, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polgs

I can't see that page on my calibre. Here's the closest that I can find. This is after I have started the server.

it's on the advanced tab, at the end of the list of options

Polgs · 07-26-2023, 07:30 AM

Either we are running different flavours of calibre or I'm missing something but here's the Preferences page from where I click on "Sharing over the net" to get the screen shot that I showed previously. I can't see where the screen shot that you posted is. (I am getting old, so I might just be missing it)

chaley · 07-26-2023, 09:05 AM

Here.

theducks · 07-26-2023, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaley

Here.

and then here: (Hover over value for context help)
IIRC there is also a Tweak for when your server has multiple network ports (in use)

Comfy.n · 07-26-2023, 10:46 PM

recent fix, possibly related:

https://github.com/kovidgoyal/calibr...15cc451ef30b25

Polgs · 07-27-2023, 08:01 AM

Thank you all for your assistance.
I did find the field you pointed me to and it had 0.0.0.0 in it so I changed it to :: but I still had the same result.

I then tried turning off my VPN and restarting calibre and it worked as it was supposed to. I can now access the content server from my home network and the internet.

So, on my system, the content server only works with external devices if my VPN is turned off.

theducks · 07-27-2023, 10:26 AM

v P n
It makes your PC private to the outside, unless they also tunnel thru the public side of your network.

I had VPN routers that could make my whole house the Private network. Locally, it appeared normal.

07-25-2023, 08:52 PM	#1
Polgs Member Posts: 10 Karma: 18074 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Australia Device: none	Stop Content Server [127.0.0.1, port 8080, HTTP] Running calibre on a Mac. I am trying to access the calibre content server from my iPad. I start the content server and I can access the server from a browser on the Mac at 127.0.0.1:8080. However, I cannot access the server from an external device because when I look at the content server address, it shows as 127.0.0.1. Here is what I see in the Connect/Share button: `Stop Content Server [127.0.0.1, port 8080, HTTP]`

07-25-2023, 09:27 PM	#3
Comfy.n want to learn what I want Posts: 1,045 Karma: 6422750 Join Date: Sep 2020 Device: Calibre E-book viewer	maybe check what you have in this setting: Attached Thumbnails

07-26-2023, 07:30 AM	#7
Polgs Member Posts: 10 Karma: 18074 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Australia Device: none	Either we are running different flavours of calibre or I'm missing something but here's the Preferences page from where I click on "Sharing over the net" to get the screen shot that I showed previously. I can't see where the screen shot that you posted is. (I am getting old, so I might just be missing it) Attached Thumbnails

07-26-2023, 09:05 AM	#8
chaley Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,779 Karma: 7029971 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Notts, England Device: Kobo Libra 2	Here. Attached Thumbnails

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theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 29,968 Karma: 55705602 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	What release #.## of Calibre? What type of internet connection? (Cat5 or WiFi)

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Polgs Member Posts: 10 Karma: 18074 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Australia Device: none	Thank you all for your assistance. I did find the field you pointed me to and it had 0.0.0.0 in it so I changed it to :: but I still had the same result. I then tried turning off my VPN and restarting calibre and it worked as it was supposed to. I can now access the content server from my home network and the internet. So, on my system, the content server only works with external devices if my VPN is turned off.

07-27-2023, 10:26 AM	#12
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 29,968 Karma: 55705602 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	v P n It makes your PC private to the outside, unless they also tunnel thru the public side of your network. I had VPN routers that could make my whole house the Private network. Locally, it appeared normal.

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