I have configured two instance of Tomcat 6.0 in my local machine with two different port number to access. All going well like I can access application both as localhost:8080 and localhost:8081 . even I can access from my local browser using my local IP as 192.168.5.20:8080 and 192.168.5.20:8081
Problem is: From another computer of my network 192.168.5.20:8080 is accessible but 192.168.5.20:8081 is not.
How can I access the 8081 port from another computer?
You need to set rule for inbound request:
1/ Open Windows Firewall by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type firewall, and then click Windows Firewall.
2/ In the left pane, click Advanced settings. Administrator permission required If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
3/ In the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security dialog box, in the left pane, click Inbound Rules, and then, in the right pane, click New Rule.
4/ select port and click next, now enter your port in specific local ports OR check on All local port.
5/ Set preferred settings