Accessing localhost (xampp) from another computer over LAN network - how to?

Question

I have just set up a wi-fi network at home. I have all my files on my desktop computer (192.168.1.56) and want to access localhost over there from another computer (192.168.

Answer 1

After ensuring you've got the appache configs set up as described in the other answers on this page, you may need to also open TCP ports through your firewall as described here:

https://superuser.com/questions/569227/xampp-is-not-accessible-from-other-computer-through-lan-when-firewall-is-enable