Android Question Building your own Local Server with XAMPP and b4A(using MYSQL Database)

Hi All,

I went through KMantle's tutorial on Using XAMPP with b4A which pulls Mysql data onto android mobile application.

https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/t...-local-php-mysql-server-xampp-with-b4a.48635/

I have a small question.

How will my application residing on the Mobile Device talk to the XAMPP Server on my PC ?

Because:

i) My mobile device is not connected to my PC via any LAN Cable.
ii) My PC uses broadband from a private internet service provider X . My service provider automatically changes IP every M Minutes (they say).

iii) My mobile device uses some other private mobile service provider Y. And X and Y are totally different entities.


So, my doubts are:

i) In the above scenario, how do I test KMantle's application with XAMPP Server and database on my Home PC ?

ii) Can I get access to any free hosting sites where they also 'allow' for MySQL database hosting with 'Mobile Device access' for free (I checked one free site and spent almost 2-3 hours creating a sample MYSQL database on their site but was disappointed to learn later that they do not allow for 'Mobile accessibility' on their free versions)

iii) In PCs(standalone or in a LOCAL LAN/WAN network) we type 'ping localhost' or 'ping <IP ADDRESS>' in the command prompt and we get the ping status. Now, how do we 'ping' like this in a mobile device ?.. Are there any utility available where I can Ping an IP from a mobile device and get a response ?

Thanks in advance.

Sorry, if I sound too basic.