Network comprehension question: localhost vs. local IP address

[Volker Wysk]

Am Dienstag, 13. Juni 2017, 19:58:02 CEST schrieb Ken D'Ambrosio:
> Colin's (excellent) description, below, is on the money.  However, there
> is one extra item I would add.  You mention trying to surf using your
> phone; this will only work if your phone is on the same network
> (probably via WiFi) as your server.  

Yes, I know. I only wanted to try it. 

I've set up a dynamic DNS address (using now-dns.com) for my machine, which 
would also work when I'm out.

Thanks!

Volker