From ca066ca796f31d009db9e0700c33d81eeb0c9b36 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: RossAscends <124905043+RossAscends@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 20 May 2023 20:05:22 +0900 Subject: [PATCH] Update remote connections info in readme.md --- readme.md | 18 ++++++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md index 01d07057f..f92043641 100644 --- a/readme.md +++ b/readme.md @@ -207,17 +207,27 @@ Now devices which have the IP specified in the file will be able to connect. *Note: `config.conf` also has a `whitelist` array, which you can use in the same way, but this array will be ignored if `whitelist.txt` exists.* -### 2. Connecting to ST from a remote device +### 2. Getting the IP for the ST host machine -After the whitelist has been setup, to connect over wifi you'll need the IP of the ST-hosting device. +After the whitelist has been setup, you'll need the IP of the ST-hosting device. -If the ST-hosting device is on the same wifi network, you will point your remote device's browser to the ST-host's internal wifi IP: +If the ST-hosting device is on the same wifi network, you will use the ST-host's internal wifi IP: * For Windows: windows button > type `cmd.exe` in the search bar > type `ipconfig` in the console, hit Enter > look for `IPv4` listing. If you (or someone else) wants to connect to your hosted ST while not being on the same network, you will need the public IP of your ST-hosting device. -While using the ST-hosting device, access [this page](https://whatismyipaddress.com/) and look for for `IPv4`. This is what you would use to connect from the remote device. +* While using the ST-hosting device, access [this page](https://whatismyipaddress.com/) and look for for `IPv4`. This is what you would use to connect from the remote device. + +### 3. Connect the remote device to the ST host machine. + +Whatever IP you ended up with for your situation, you will put that IP address and port number into the remote device's web browser. + +A typical address for an ST host on the same wifi network would look like: + +`http://192.168.0.5:8000` + +Use http:// NOT https:// ### Opening your ST to all IPs