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[mtnman8150]

Hi, I am new to these forums. I searched the forum and I am having trouble finding information that relates to my scenario...

I'd like to see if anyone can help to configure my DIR-615 (Hardware Version E1 - Firmware Version 5.00NA) to:

1. Assign/Reserve IP address for 2 machines.

2. Route a web browser to a server on the first machine (port 80) as a default when another computer or smart-phone or device joins my open wireless network.

I am hoping to eliminate any changes to the IP address of the first two computers so that the server's IP address and port are static. I would also like anyone who joins the network to merely open their browser and be presented with the http interface from my server.

[FurryNutz]

You might try using Virtual Server and see if you can route it that way. It may not be possible and some routers use port 80 for other operations, like remote access and internet services. Also give DMZ a test to see if you can let the 615 by pass any processing it does and passes any and all traffic to the designated PC set in the DMZ.

[mtnman8150]

Okay...

Right now... on my DIR-615

I have the default wireless setup.

I am using one laptop as a server that identifies itself on that system and defaults to port 80. I can change that if necessary.
The IP defaults to 192.168.0.100 as long as that is the first device to connect to the router.

Generally, the laptop that is being used as a client will default to the next available IP address such as 192.168.0.101. That client will "auto-discover" the server on port 80 or I can assign an alternate port.

What I am attempting to do is automate all other connections to be passed to the server so that when a browser is opened on any device that joins the open network, they land on the server page -- in this case, 192.168.0.100:80

The system already functions and has for almost two years. The problem lies in dynamic ip addresses for the first two computers (my system) and then all other devices having to re-enter an ip address for the server if the ip address has changed on that first laptop.

If my network guests attach to my wireless network at present, I have to disclose the correct ip address for the server. They will bookmark it and use it during that session. If they return at a later date and the ip address has changed, the bookmark is not going to function.

I don't want a web browser on my network to have any option other than that server, regardless of the ip address.

I believe that assigning static ip to the first two computers solves half the problem... automatically routing browsers on my network to the server solves the whole thing.

Why would I set up a virtual server when I actually have a server running on the network? There is no external access to this network, it is a lan without internet access.

Please bear with me... I don't understand why I would set the server in the DMZ if the router already passes clients along to the server as it is.