GuildFTP server access problems

[Rilescat]

Hello,

I am running GuildFTP for my personal FTP server at home. It seems that I have my D-Link DI-713P firewall configured improperly for GuildFTP.

I am able to connect to the FTP server via any connection that is not behind a firewall. However, if I am behind a firewall, I seem unable to browse or connect.

Can anyone tell me what to look for with my firewall, and what to configure? We believe it is a config issue with the 713P due to the fact we can use the FTP server internally. Which suggested to us that GuildFTP was configured correctly.

Please throw me some suggestions.

 

[Mucman]

Right now people are only able to access your FTP through ACTIVE mode. If a computer is behind a firewall then it needs to use PASSIVE mode in order to connect... see what port range GuildFTP is configured for PASSIVE mode. I am assuming that your FTP server is NAT'ed as well, so you will want GuildFTP to send your public IP address for the client to connect to. Then you want to forward that port range to your FTP server...

I am trying to write a FAQ on this, maybe it will help you out a bit : Don't make fun of my writing ability.

 

[Rilescat]

Cool Cool Cool.....

Anyone have any idea how I can enable passive ports on a DLink 713P router? I can not seem to find how to do that.

Thanks

 

[Need4Speed]

you need to enable PASV on the FTP server software. There should be an option for the ports that the server will listen on. set a ranger of ports there...for example 1045-1054. I assume the FTP is running on port 21.

There should also be an option to enter your WAN IP on the server software...enter that there.

Now forward the ports 21 and 1045-1054 from your router to the box thats hosting ftp. make sure there are no filters setup for port 21 as they sometimes are when shipped from the factory.

Finally, let the clients know to switch to passive mode before connecting.