Q: How to connect to OSX server from outside my local network
I have just purchased a new Mac Mini and am in the process of setting up OSX Server on it (OSX Server 5.1. El Capitan OSX 10.11.4).
I am at the early stages of setting up.
I have:
- Set up open directory, DNS and VPN
- a static IP, registered DNS, and third party certificate
I have port forwarded ports: 625, 500, 1701, 1723, 4500, 443
I am unable to see any of these services from ourside my local network.
I have deliberately not set the default DNS on my router to 10.0.0.X, as I want to confirm the server can be accessed from outside my local network.
When I try "Reachability", no services appear.
When I try and connect to open directory (from a different computer: system preferences->users and groups->login options->network account server->enter domain, I receive "Unable to add server. Connection failed to the directory server. (2100)"
I would appreciate any help anyone may be able to give.
Thanks in advance
Wilson
Mac mini, OS X El Capitan (10.11.4), OSX Server 5.1
Posted on Apr 8, 2016 5:18 AM