Using the android client app and I tried to connect to my new server (first time setup). When I tap “Choose server” I can see the server name and local IP (192.168.0.5). When I tap on it, it won’t connect. What am I probably doing wrong?

Edit: the app uses a default address, although it identifies the name of the server I set up. I checked the WiFi settings on the machine and the server is 192.168.1.60. I used this and it worked immediately.

Thanks for the help! I was able to eliminate some things, and learned some important things.

  • IllNess@infosec.pubEnglish
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    1 month ago

    This was my first thought was the port number.

    OP, ping the IP address of your Android device from your server. If not, you have a networking issue. If you can ping it, probably a settings issue.

    Also, my Android phone was able to find my server automatically.

    • gedaliyah@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      1 month ago

      What does it mean to ping? Is that a bash command? Sorry if that’s a really basic question.

      • IllNess@infosec.pubEnglish
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        1 month ago

        ping is terminal or command line command.

        It works in Windows, MacOS, and Linux.

        Go open a terminal and type ping then a space, then the IP address of your Android device. If it connects it will give you a latency number. If it doesn’t, it will tell you it is not reachable.

        Windows stops the command at 4 I believe. In Linux and MacOS use CTRL + C to stop the command.