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Just so everyone knows - You don't need to edit your Host files. No point.
A simplified guide ->
1. If you're behind a router, you need to go to the administration web panel.
1a. Control Panel -> Network Connections -> Active [W]LAN -> Support tab -> "Gateway".
1b. Enter in IP Address/Gateway (ex.: 192.168.1.1, 192.168.2.1, 10.0.0.1, etc) into your web browser.
1c. The system usually requires a password (and/or username)...default username/password may be either found on the router itself, or within the web server.
2. There may be a tab labeled "Gaming", "Ports", "Applications & Ports", or simply "Port Forwarding", or something of the like.
3. Once you have accessed that page, enter in the needed ports along with the designated internal IP Address (ex.: 192.168.1.4)...and you typically will select the port type as TCP, unless UDP is needed/requested.
4. Make sure the port(s) are activated (usually by a check mark/check box), and Apply the Changes.
5. You're done. Anything requesting ports on your external IP will be directed to the selected PC inside your network.
6. If you have Windows Firewall enabled, usually by the second time you open your server/application, it'll prompt you whether to allow or disallow the connection... if you have another firewall, you'll have to consult it's help if it doesn't automatically recognize & prompt for confirmation.
Wow...ISN'T THAT AMAZING? NO HOST FILE MODIFICATION. IN 5 OR 6 EASY STEPS.
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.... wat is the next step? 
