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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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?
you have to forward the port your ftp clien will be using...
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
Uhhh whats the point of making an ftp for if you dont want anyone to know it?
you have to tell your router to allow connections in and out along port 21Quote:
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
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.
OK, but what is you problem exactly?Quote:
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?
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).
That's exactly why I made none of the useres Admin or something like that and I made the passwords no words with nums
Oh yea, plus it will only be up for a couple hours a day
OK, so anyways, what is actually wrong/not working?
>> 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). :)Quote:
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
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 ;) :DQuote:
Originally posted by Driveway
No, my port isn't even 21.
OK, I've seen a working FTP server with the port 6969. With the same software I'm using, BulletProof FTP