How to Set Up Your Calibre Server Address for Wireless Book Transfer

Calibre is a popular e-book management software that allows you to transfer your e-books wirelessly between different devices. One of its key features is the Content Server, which enables you to share your e-books with other computers and devices in the same network. To access this feature, you need to set up your Calibre server address on your Windows Firewall. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to configure your Calibre server address and allow connections from other devices.

Step 1: Create an Inbound Rule for TCP Port 8080

To start, click on 'New Rule' in the Actions panel on the right-hand side of the Control Panel window. Then, select 'Inbound Rules' from the left panel and click on 'Advanced Settings' to open the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security snap-in.

Next, navigate to System and Security > Windows Firewall in the Control Panel. In Windows 10, you can search for 'control panel' in the search box at the bottom-left corner of the Windows taskbar.

Step 2: Allow Connections on TCP Port 8080

In the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security snap-in, click on 'Inbound Rules' and then select 'New Rule'. In the 'Rule Type' window, choose 'Port' and then select 'TCP' as the protocol. Enter '8080' in the 'Local Port' field and make sure it is selected.

Click on 'Next' to proceed to the 'Action' window. Choose 'Allow the connection' and click on 'Finish' to complete the rule creation process.

Step 3: Access Your Calibre Server Address

Once you have created an inbound rule for TCP port 8080, you can access your Calibre server address from other devices in the same network. The default port number of the Calibre Content Server is 8080, and this is the address you can use to connect to it.

Note that your firewall or anti-virus software may block connections to your computer on port 8080. If this happens, you will need to configure your firewall or anti-virus software to allow connections on this port.

In this article, we have shown you how to set up your Calibre server address for wireless book transfer. By following the steps outlined above, you can enable connections from other devices in the same network and access your e-books wirelessly. Remember that it is important to keep your computer safe by not turning off the firewall, as this may leave your computer vulnerable to security threats.

We hope this guide has been helpful in getting started with wireless book transfer using Calibre's Content Server feature. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us.