Ftp using Win xp pro

[tyler811]

I have set IIS thru Win xp Pro and set an ftp. It sets on a wired network behind a linksys router connected to a cable connection but when I want access the computer with the ftp, I put it out in the dmz thru the router. The problem is I can connect on one of my computers ( win xp pro) on the network.( Not connecting thru the lan though as file sharing is turned off) But when I use dial up on my laptop ( win 98) or my dad trys to connect using dial up ( win xp home ) we cannot connect. Can someone give me a hand or let me know of an ftp program that dummy proof lol Thanks

 

[Jayczar]

you need a dynamic IP, you can pay for one of your liking or try one from
no-ip. You may not need to put it on DMZ just open up port 21 or whatever.

 

[tyler811]

did not work

 

[cronos]

You don't need to put it on DMZ or open up file sharing to make ftp work. As stated above, the only thing you have to be sure of is that port 21 (assuming that the ftp server is running on standard port - 21) in the ftp server is open. This setup will work fine and you can transfer files internally (inside your linksys).

Now, if you want to access the ftp server from *outside* of your router (i.e anywhere on the internet, dial-up, other cable connection, etc), the next step is to make sure you have port forwarding on your linksys router from port 21, and forward it to the internal IP address of the ftp server (this is something like 192.168.xxx.xxx or 10.4.xxx.xxx). Of course, you need to know your 'outside' IP address (the IP address from your ISP, which is now the IP address of your linksys router), but I'm sure you already know about this.

The last thing that is most likely to cause a problem is that your ISP might simply block port 21 because they don't allow you to host an ftp server on your connection. Some ISPs block certain ports like 80 and 21 to make sure you don't host a website or an ftp server from home. The only way around this is to host the ftp server on other port number that is not blocked. The catch is that the ftp client who connect to it must also know about it and specify which port they want to connect to.

 

[arsbanned]

Not sure if anyone has already mentioned accounts and permissions, but that will factor in as well.

 

[tyler811]

Originally posted by: arsbanned
Not sure if anyone has already mentioned accounts and permissions, but that will factor in as well.

Accounts and permissions ????

 

[Jayczar]

if you don't have your server setup to accept anonymous logins you will have to setup
accounts and permissions(you know: admin, power users, guests, etc. w/ passwords)
Most routers have a "virtual server page" where you enable the IP address and port of
the server(usually 21) to allow incoming traffic. Also make sure you are not running a
firewall or have it configured to let outside users pass through.

Here is a link to help you out.