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Karen Kittie
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 4:00 am    Post subject: dynamic ip and phpbb forums Reply with quote

Im having a problem with my phpbb forums

my ip is dynamic, so when it changes I have to reinstall the forums
I was wondering if there was some way to fix that

1) making a static ip just for the web server, meanwhile my regular ip stays.
2) forcing my ip to a specific ip
3) changing the settings so the forums stick to the ip so it doesn't need to be reinstalled

other posts did not seem helpful. I did see topics about no-ip.com and others, but I don't think those will help with my forum problem

my isp doesn't allow static ip addresses

is there something I can do with the ip I install the phpbb forums with in the install settings?
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Moxxnixx
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 2:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Why would you have to reinstall phpBB every time your IP changes?
There's no need for that. If your IP changes, just access the forum thru localhost
to access the phpBB Administration Panel and make the changes.

The best thing for you to do is just go to http://www.no-ip.com and register an account.
Follow the directions and get the dynamic update client running. Then, go into your
phpBB Administration Panel > Configuration and put that name into the Domain
Name field. Now, everytime your IP changes, you'll still be able to go to your forum.
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AbyssUnderground
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 3:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Moxxnixx wrote:
Why would you have to reinstall phpBB every time your IP changes?
There's no need for that. If your IP changes, just access the forum thru localhost
to access the phpBB Administration Panel and make the changes.

The best thing for you to do is just go to http://www.no-ip.com and register an account.
Follow the directions and get the dynamic update client running. Then, go into your
phpBB Administration Panel > Configuration and put that name into the Domain
Name field. Now, everytime your IP changes, you'll still be able to go to your forum.



Only problem with that is people will experience 404's because of the way phpbb works. I found a way around it but other people might not be able to. Like you say, use no-ip.
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Moxxnixx
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 3:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

OK. I just tested an installation on my server. You are correct.
The only way for me to access the admin panel was to use phpmyadmin
and make changes in phpbb_config table.

Still, that was easier than reinstalling the whole thing. ;)
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Karen Kittie
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 7:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Only problem with that is people will experience 404's because of the way phpbb works. I found a way around it but other people might not be able to. Like you say, use no-ip.

how did you find your way around it?

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OK. I just tested an installation on my server. You are correct.
The only way for me to access the admin panel was to use phpmyadmin
and make changes in phpbb_config table.

Still, that was easier than reinstalling the whole thing. ;)

thanks but Im confused as to what value I actually change in the phpbb_config table

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The best thing for you to do is just go to http://www.no-ip.com and register an account.
Follow the directions and get the dynamic update client running. Then, go into your
phpBB Administration Panel > Configuration and put that name into the Domain
Name field. Now, everytime your IP changes, you'll still be able to go to your forum.


I registered at no-ip but I dunno what to do cuz of the possible 404 messages

edit:nvm got it to work :)
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Moxxnixx
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 7:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Karen Kittie wrote:

thanks but Im confused as to what value I actually change in the phpbb_config table
server_name (change it to localhost or, if it's in a subfolder, localhost/whatever_folder_phpbb_is_in)

Karen Kittie wrote:
I registered at no-ip but I dunno what to do cuz of the possible 404 messages
You put the "domain" name, that you got from no-ip, into the domain name field in your phpBB Administration Panel.

There are many people that have phpBB installed on their server using no-ip and they don't have a static IP. ;)

EDIT - I just saw your NVM. Glad you got it working. ;)
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 10:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Moxxnixx wrote:
Karen Kittie wrote:

thanks but Im confused as to what value I actually change in the phpbb_config table
server_name (change it to localhost or, if it's in a subfolder, localhost/whatever_folder_phpbb_is_in)

Karen Kittie wrote:
I registered at no-ip but I dunno what to do cuz of the possible 404 messages
You put the "domain" name, that you got from no-ip, into the domain name field in your phpBB Administration Panel.

There are many people that have phpBB installed on their server using no-ip and they don't have a static IP. ;)

EDIT - I just saw your NVM. Glad you got it working. ;)



hai Moxxnixx
i know this topic is longer ago
but i mantion that if you put the domain of noip at ad-CP
just will cause owner cannot access the cp from localhost

this is the problem that many people asking
does any1 have any idea????
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madman1337
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 7:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a dynamic IP and I have never had a problem with what she is talking about. For the server name I put in the dyndns domain that I have and it works fine.
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pkSML
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've never used phpBB forums, so I'm clueless as to the problem.

But here is an idea I suggested to someone else with a dynamic IP --> http://www.aprelium.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=58878#58878

When your IP changes (is that an internal IP address or external IP address???), just change the custom variable to your new IP address.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 12:28 am    Post subject: Also a problem Reply with quote

I also have a problem
-need to access config.php via FTP client to change attributes
but server refuses connection attempt.
What to do?
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bkkranj
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 12:31 am    Post subject: FTP Reply with quote

I,ve tride with //localhost but i get the following

STATUS:> Connecting to FTP server 89.212.76.33:21 (ip = 89.212.76.33)...
ERROR:> The remote host actively refused the attempt to connect to it.
1) Verify that the destination server name or IP address is correct
2) Verify that the connection port number is correct (under Site Settings | Type tab).
3) The remote server may be temporarily or permanently inaccessible (try again later).
4) Verify that you have chosen the right protocol (SSH2, SSL, FTP, etc.) and have setup all required options for that protocol.
5) Verify that the destination IP address and port numbers are correct.
6) The remote server may be refusing multiple connections from the same client. Try using only one connection thread when connecting to this particular server (Site Settings | Options).
7) Try pinging the address.
8) If you are using a router, verify the router is up and running (check by pinging it and then ping an address outside of the router).
9) Do a traceroute to the destination to verify all routers along the connection path are operational.
10) Verify that your subnet mask is setup properly.
11) Verify that your local software or hardware firewall is not blocking outbound connections originating from CuteFTP.
12) Verify that your anti-virus software is not at fault (try disabling it).

Ufff... what to do?
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pkSML
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 12:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

bkkranj, are you sure you have the right FTP address?
It doesn't seem there's an FTP server at that address.

bkkranj wrote:
5) Verify that the destination IP address and port numbers are correct.

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