Bebox forwarding to IP address as web server (and OSX)

[Sic]

I'm currently using a Bebox through its web interface, I've assigned the HTTP (World Wide Web) device/application to my IP address, but when I visit my external IP, it takes me to the Bebox. Can anyone help me with what I'm doing wrong? Is there something I have to do on my computer that I've not done?

Thanks

 

[marc2003]

the reason for this is because your router doesn't support "nat loopback". or it might be buried in the options. most home routers don't support it though - this just means you can't browse internal servers using external domain names/ip addresses.

it should be working fine externally though. try browsing through a proxy, get a friend to test or simply try and validate your site with the "view source" option enabled, and you should see everything is fine.

 

[Sic]

oh cool, you're absolutely right! thanks

edit: it is possible to enabled nat loopback (gotta love a good google!)

telnet into the router and type the following:

ip config natloopback = enabled
saveall
exit

done! thanks again