access apache localhost from another Personal-Computer in the same local network

To access an Apache web server running on one computer (host) from another computer (client) within the same local network, you need to follow these general steps:

1. Configure Apache:
   Make sure Apache is configured to listen on your local network IP address instead of just localhost (127.0.0.1). In your Apache configuration file (httpd.conf or apache2.conf), look for the Listen directive and set it to your local IP address and the port you want to use (typically 80):

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   Listen your_local_ip:80
   
   

   Replace your_local_ip with the actual IP address of the host where Apache is running.

2. Allow Incoming Connections:
   Make sure your firewall settings on the host computer allow incoming connections on the port you've configured (typically port 80 for HTTP).

3. Determine the Host's IP Address:
   On the host computer, find out its local IP address. You can do this by opening a Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Linux/macOS) and using the ipconfig (Windows) or ifconfig (Linux/macOS) command. Look for the IPv4 address under the network adapter you're connected to.

4. Access from the Client Computer:
   On the client computer, open a web browser and type in the host's IP address along with the port you've configured in the address bar:

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   http://your_host_ip:port
   
   

   Replace your_host_ip with the actual IP address of the host computer, and port with the port number you've configured in Apache.

5. Network Setup:
   Make sure both the host and client computers are connected to the same local network (e.g., same Wi-Fi network or connected through Ethernet).

6. Router Settings (Optional):
   If you're having trouble accessing the host from the client, check your router settings. Some routers have settings that might prevent devices on the same network from accessing each other. You might need to adjust settings like "AP Isolation" or "Guest Network" if they are enabled.

Remember that IP addresses might change if your computers are configured to obtain IP addresses automatically (via DHCP). To ensure consistent access, you might want to set up static IP addresses for both the host and the client.

Keep in mind that while these steps provide a general guideline, specifics might vary based on your operating systems, network setup, and any security measures you have in place.