Hi expert,

  In same network, I can use Safari (iOS 8.1.2) to open SP 2013 by port, for example 192.168.1.100:1234. but how to open a site that the port is default port 80 ? For example, I create a BI site, the URL is portal.contoso.com/Sites/BI/pages/default.aspx ?

I tried in Surface Pro 3 without join domain then set the URL name in ../etc/Hosts. how about iPad ? 

Thanks.

Hi,

In Windows system, when accessing websites on a Local Network web server, it firstly find entries in Host file under C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\Hosts, then check relevant information in Router, if it is a domain-joined machine, it will check entries in DNS server.

Please understand I'm not sure about how Mac system work. You may refer to the article below for methods that can work for your situation:

https://www.devside.net/wamp-server/accessing-websites-on-a-local-network-lan-web-server

Regards,

Rebecca,

  I know how to set in Window system. My question is how to use iPad to open SP 2013 by name, not by IP with port. I can open IP+Port(example: 192.168.1.40:1234) .

Thanks

Hi James,

Since the issue is related to third party product, we are lack of the resource here, I'd recommend you contact Mac mobile devices support engineer for accessing LAN website. In this article, Use a WiFi Router thats capable of DNS Masquerading might be possible approach for your situation. However, you need to confirm with them.

For your convenience:

http://www.ipadforums.net/

Thanks for your understanding and support.

Regards,

Rebecca,

  We update our sharepoint URL to https://, it's working in iPad with different WiFi area.

Thanks.