How to access Calibre Content Server from Kindle web browser?

[L-cynthiya]

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I am having one query that i need to solve with the help of yours. I need to know How to access Calibre Content Server from Kindle web browser? so that i can directly download the supported format file to computer from kindle using the through wireless connection. So if any one knows then help me with the issue. Thank you

[Gonzo]

As you want to access Calibre content server from the Kindle web browsers, first I would suggest you to check if the ISP is blocking any port or not. Kindle Web servers require the port number 80 to function. Most of the ISP's block the port number 80. If your Internet service provider is blocking port number 80 then you will not be able to start the Kindle Web server as it will not use any arbitrary port defined by the user. Therefore before implementing any steps for starting the server, confirm about the port which is available.

[L-cynthiya]

I contacted my Internet service provider and found out that port number 80 is blocked on my service channel. So does this mean that I wont be able to access the Calibre Content server from kindle web browser? If it is possible then please suggest some workarounds on how to access the Calibre content server from kindle web browser. Any help is highly appreciated.

[Simond]

Even if your Internet service provider is blocking the port number 80 for incoming traffic, still you can access the Calibre content server using kindle browser. You will have to configure the calibre content server, assign some port addresses and then use the port forwarding applications to redirect the assigned ports to the default ports so that the kindle web browser and the Calibre content browser recognize the traffic. After following the steps mentioned, you will have no problems while accessing Calibre content server.

[L-cynthiya]

Thanks for replying to the post. I dont know how to configure the calibre content server and neither do I know to assign port addresses, so can you please explain the procedure in detail as it would be more helpful. Also will using port forwarding applications corrupt the operating system which I am using? I am using Windows XP as the operating system.

[Simond]

No, using the port forwarding applications will not corrupt the operating system which you are using. To configure the Calibre content server, follow the steps below :-

1. Start Calibre Content Server and assign a Port
2. Keep a user name and password.
3. when the Content server starts generating webpages, direct it using the browser to 127.0.0.1:XX (port which you have defined)
4. Enter the Username and password
   
5. Now at the Kindle Web browser enter "http://Your.IP.address:443 (443 is the port to which the Calibre content server is connected)
6. Now open the port forwarding applications and configure the incoming and outgoing ports as you have defined.
7. Put the default gateway IP as the IP of the computer.

Now you will be able to access the Calibre content server using Kindle browser.