Can't connect to a local port, why ?

[stlaural]

Hi all,

 

I'm not totally sure that this is the right place to ask this question but I'm pretty sure that someone will have the answer.

 

Here's the problem, I'm running Apache server on my computer and it is not always on the same port. I have an application that starts Apache and then opens the web page. Ex : http://127.0.0.1:1131/index.php

 

Sometimes I get the error : " Unable to connect

Firefox can't establish a connection to the server at 127.0.0.1:1131..."  ???

 

So the question is simple : Can a local port (its only local, it doesn't need internet) be close ? and if yes how do I know and how do I open it ?

 

thanks.

 

Alex

[wildteen88]

In order for that address to work Apache will have to be listening on port 1131

 

Also Ensure your firewall is not blocking internal connections to port 1131 too.

[stlaural]

Thanks for your answer,

 

I already know that apache is listening on the specified port number, so I'll have a look at the firewall settings.

 

thanks again.

 

Alex