apache and dns2go equal nothing

I have a 56 k modem so I register and install a dsn2go program on my computer to update the domain name provided by dsn2go.

Everything working fine from home. I can enter my domain name into IE, and hit enter then the website show up. On the bottom right hand corner of IE also show "Internet", so I assume that its working fine.

But its a different story when I go to school or ask my friend to enter the site from other computer, nothing will show up. It just sitting there attempt to open the page sort of like searching for something for about 20 seconds or so, then give me one of those "not found, server or dns error" kinda thing. I know that if you enter the wrong url, then the error would pop up right away, but this is different.

The way I setup Apache is from Server name with my domain in there the first time, then also try Virtual setup using *:80 according to this document http://orbitstar.linux-site.net/pub...che-vhosts.html
Neither solution is working when access from other computer, but both are working when access from my computer which apache is on, so now if you could help me to figure out whether its Apache configuration problem, or my ISP (sisna) blocking something. I am sure dns2go working properly because I also visit other site using this.

by the way, I am using Win2k. With php, perl, coldfusion installed and all working properly. I don't know if any port or something like that need to be open in order to have my site viewable to others.

thanks

For vhost setup you should put:

NameVirtualHost *
<VirtualHost *>

Anyway, it's likely a DNS cache problem. Why don't you tell us your domain so we can test it for you?

IMHO, anybody who is on dynamic IP SHOULD NEVER run any server in the first place.

actually thanks, but I solved it. There is a complication with the port, seem like my isp blocking port 80 or something on my system blocking it, so I change to another port, I think that solved it.

Anyway, I run this server to test a few things and learn stuff. Its not a server to serve anything for anyone, just for me to try stuff. Also for me to prepare so when I got DSL (after I find a job) then there won't be any surprises when it time to setup the real thing.

Cool. So when you are ready to get DSL, find a ISP that offer static IP (directvdsl), preferably unlimited static IP (SpeakEasy.net). Of course, your area many vary, here in California directvdsl is by far the cheapest + best (static IP) and has the best ADSL package. SpeakEasy is a bit expensive but they support reverse DNS for free, which 99% of other DSL ISPs won't even offer.