IIS - can't access page by ip address instead of localhost

So I had this same problem with WSUS and it turned out that IIS 8.5 was not binding to my ipv4 ip address, but was binding to ipv6 address. when I accessed it via localhost:8580 it would translate it to the ipv6 localhost address, and thus would work. Accessing it via ip was a no go. I had to manually bind the address using netsh, then it worked right away. bloody annoying.

Steps:

1. Open command prompt as administrator
2. Type the following:

netsh http add iplisten ipaddress (IPADDRESSOFYOURSERVER)

that's it. You should get:

IP address successfully added

I found the commands here https://serverfault.com/questions/123796/get-iis-7-5-to-listen-on-ipv6

The IIS is a multi web site server. The way is distinct the site is by the host header name. So you need to setup that on your web site.

Here is the steps that you need to follow:

How to configure multiple IIS websites to access using host headers?

In general, open your web site properties, locate the Ip Address and near its there is the advanced, "multiple identities for this web site". There you need ether to add all income to this site with a star: "*", ether place the names you like to work with.

Maybe it helps someone too:)

I'm not allowed to post images, so here goes extra link to my blog. Sorry.

IIS webpage by using IP address

In IIS Management : Choose Site, then Bindings.

Add

• Type : http
• HostName : Empty
• Port : 80
• IP Address : Choose from drop-down menu the IP you need (usually there is only one IP)