Webinterface
eMule features a Webinterface which allows remote
access and administration of its functions and settings. The
Webinterface can be opened within any browser as long as the
current IP address of the machine hosting eMule is known.
To connect to the Webinterface the IP address and
the corresponding server port have to be entered as address
in a browser. The address has to look like a normal web URL,
i.e. http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:port. The
Xs represent the current IP address and port is 4711
when using the Webinterfaces default settings. The server's port
has to be forwarded if using a router or logon will not be
possible. Refer to the Ports topic
in this FAQ for more information
To test the server on the same machine eMule is running on
enter the localhost http://127.0.0.1:4711
as address.
DynDNS Hosts
Many ISPs providing dial up access to the internet force a
redial every 24h to assign a new IP address. In order to log
into the Webinterface its current IP address has to be known.
Many free
services provide a convenient solution to always know
the current IP address - DynDNS Hosts. These services allow
to assign a static host address like http://myAddress.myHost.com
to machines on dynamic IP. A small utility, called Dynamic
DNS Client Program, which has to run on the computer eMule
is running on will update the IP address to the static host
whenever the IP changes. Now the Webinterface can be simply accessed
over the static host http://myAddress.myHost.com:4711.
If the correct address is entered the logon
screen is displayed. To enter the Webinterface provide the password
set in the Webinterface's preferences.
Important:
It is strongly recommended to set a proper password in the
preferences. If no administrator password is set, anyone can
access your eMule and may set preferences, delete or add files
etc.
Access to nearly all functions of eMule is provided
in this web interface. All changes will directly affect eMule
on the server PC.
Applies to version: .27b +
Last update on: 2003-03-21 , Monk
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