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I have a HTTP proxy server running on port 127.0.0.1:8888. I need to redirect a HTTP client binding to 127.0.0.1:8080 to be forwarded to 127.0.0.1:8888.
I tried using netsh.exe utility in Windows. I have DHCP client service running in my windows 7.
netsh interface portproxy add v4tov4 listenport=8080 listenaddress=127.0.0.1 connectport=8888 connectaddress=127.0.0.1
The command was successfully executed. However the proxy server never receives any request. Is it not possible to forward local ports? Or my understanding is wrong.
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If your business doesn't have a port forwarding utility, you can use the Command Prompt to manually set up port forwarding. CMD uses the Netsh command to initiate the port forwarding process. To make this work, you need to know the port number and IP address for both the source and destination hosts.
Essentially, port forwarding maps an external “port” on your internet-facing IP address to a particular computer on your local private network. This allows you (or someone else) to access something on your computer from the internet. Port forwarding solves all kinds of problems, but it can also be dangerous.
Under Hostname Type, select Port 80 Redirect. Enter your current Public IP Address in the IP Address field. Enter the Port number you would like the HTTP requests sent to. Scroll down and click the Add Hostname button when finished to save your configuration.
So when you define the sourceAddress using the actual IP address then it only works for remote systems. If you only want to forward local connections try 127.0.0.1 but if you want to forward both use 0.0.0.0.
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Set listenaddress and connectaddress to actual address in LAN (e.g. 192.168.1.15, depending on your router and dhcp). Not localhost
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