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    FTP server

    I am trying to setup a FTP server. I already have the software, bulletproof FTP, but I'm behind a router and Nobody but the host comp can get on. Any suggestions/help?

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    you have to forward the port your ftp clien will be using...

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    You mean set-up a port, eg the4 default 21? Already did it. Oh yea, be4 anyone asks, I'm not givin the IP address out

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    Uhhh whats the point of making an ftp for if you dont want anyone to know it?

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    Originally posted by Driveway
    You mean set-up a port, eg the4 default 21? Already did it. Oh yea, be4 anyone asks, I'm not givin the IP address out
    you have to tell your router to allow connections in and out along port 21

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    Musicclip, the point is its a FTP server for me and my friend only, we are making a webpage and we need someplace to store files as backup. Unregistered, thanks, haven't tried yet, let ya know if it works.

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    Re: FTP server

    Originally posted by Driveway
    I am trying to setup a FTP server. I already have the software, bulletproof FTP, but I'm behind a router and Nobody but the host comp can get on. Any suggestions/help?
    OK, but what is you problem exactly?

    My ISP will allow me to run an FTP server on port 21, and will forward any incoming requests in the normal manner... nice and simple.

    >its a FTP server for me and my friend only
    Yeah, and anyone else that scans/finds your server. Be careful to ensure you password it well and ensure it's patched properly... Remember, security cannot be based on ignorance (ie, assuming no-one knows your address is not a good defence).
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    That's exactly why I made none of the useres Admin or something like that and I made the passwords no words with nums

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    Oh yea, plus it will only be up for a couple hours a day

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    OK, so anyways, what is actually wrong/not working?
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    >> you have to tell your router to allow connections in and out along port 21

    And port 20 for proper authentication
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    Originally posted by Mario
    >> you have to tell your router to allow connections in and out along port 21

    And port 20 for proper authentication
    Authentication is done on 21 (Control Port), data is sent on 20 (Data port).
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    No, my port isn't even 21.

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    Originally posted by Driveway
    No, my port isn't even 21.
    That's a maybe, but how are you controling the data port? Most of the FTP clients I've seen don't allow for anything other than port 20..... go on, prove me wrong
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    OK, I've seen a working FTP server with the port 6969. With the same software I'm using, BulletProof FTP

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