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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    22 days 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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      22 days ago

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

      • PlasticExistence@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        22 days ago

        We all start somewhere, and none of us learn without the help of others who’ve come before us. No need to apologize for that.

        ping is a terminal (command line) utility used to check that a different machine is reachable. The name comes from the sound that sonar makes when it strikes a metal ship hull.

        Termux is the app to get on Android.

        Try it. Open up a terminal emulator / command line and do a ping google.com (or your website or local network address of choice). You’ll see the response from the other machine and how long it took to do that.