Hello everyone, I'm very new to this SharePoint thing with Microsoft, I've never used it before. I've actually recently found out that I have to enable port forwarding in order to connect to the server over the Internet. The thing is, I have a dynamic IP address, and I'm not sure how to use a SharePoint server with that. I was thinking about using Dynamic DNS, but I'm not quite sure how to use that. I try to change the IP to a Static IP address, but I can't connect to the Internet. I have a stand-alone server. Can anyone assist with the issue? Thank you Computer

Your port forwarding need to foward (normally port 80) on your sharepoint server local network adress (192.168.x.x) that is this adress that must be fix... For your router, you need to register for a dynamic DNS (like DynDns.org)... Once your router is configure to use the new dynamic DNS (mysharepoint.doesntexist.com for exemple), you also have to configure an alternate access mapping in internet zone in your sharepoint server with your new dynamic DNS url (http://mysharepoint.doesntexist.com) Hope this help!

Raevean, Well, this does help quite a bit, I just might have a little trouble implementing it. But thank you for your help! Roxxas2 Computer

Just ask if you have any!

Hi roxxas2, Are you using Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007 or SharePoint 2010?Thanks & Regards, Kamlesh | Blog | Twitter | Posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

KSDN, I've downloaded Microsoft SharePoint 3.0, so I do believe that's 2007, yes.Computer

Raevean, I actually would like some help configuring DynamicDNS. It's a service that I've heard of, but have never used before. If you could direct me through the process, that would be great! Thank youComputer

Its usually in your router configuration... search for something named DDNS Service...normally the step to register are describe there...