View port 8080 output from own computer

Question

I'm following the tutorial here to learn how to stream video between computers.

http://rtcl.kaist.ac.kr/~bkkim/lecture/designlab/DesignLab_RoboCam_Lab6_C.pdf

After installing the recommended libraries and compiling the source for mjpg-streamer, I'm instructed to run the script and then view the output from another computer. By default, the output is sent to port 8080. However, I'm just trying to view the output from my computer's webcam with the same computer. What web address calls my own computer?

Text from the tutorial:

Depending on the webcam attached and its capabilities the messages output to the terminal will be different. However, if it has worked and is running correctly then you shouldn't be returned to your prompt. Next go to the browser on your computer and enter the IP address of your Beaglebone Black and specify port 8080 - you will see a little web page load with your cameras video output embedded within it. In my case the url will be

http://192.168.0.10:8080

And that's it - mjpg-streamer up and running.

Answer 1

Any of the following should work:

• http://localhost:8080

• http://<yourIPaddress>:8080

• http://<yourmachinename>:8080

Obviously, replace the IP address or your machine name with the proper data