How to configure HTTP remote control interface?

[VvWolverinevV]

Hi,

Please forgive the n00bness; I am new to .host files. I am having trouble finding detailed information on how to configure the HTTP remote control interface. I have read the wiki a few times, but I just need more information. When I set the "Host address" (in Preferences) to 0.0.0.0, I am able to access the Web Interface on my wifi-connected Android phone. However, when I set the "Host address" to the static local IP address of my phone, I am not able to access the Web Interface from that phone.

Do I need to edit the .host file to somehow match my entry for "Host address"? If so, how do I do that? Also the mouse-over tooltip for the "Host address" field is confusing. It says to enter the address and port, but then gives examples without ports. Finally, the host address disappears when I click save (reported here), although I believe it is saving it - just failing to display it.

My goal is to setup Web Interface access for a single static IP address. Any and all help is appreciated here. Thanks!

VLC 1.1.5 - Windows 7 64-bit

[Rémi Denis-Courmont]

Host address can only be zeroes or a locally assigned address. It cannot be the address of another system. For access control, you should rather use the .hosts file.

[VvWolverinevV]

Thanks, Remi. I think I now understand that "Host address" must be set to the local IP address for my computer running VLC.

I still have these questions:

1. Is specification of port mandatory, optional, unused, or disallowed?
2. How do I use the .hosts file for VLC Web Interface access control in general?
3. How do I use the .hosts file to only allow VLC Web Interface access for a specific IP address in my LAN (for instance 192.168.1.2)?