logging onto a FTP server

[FlapJack]

A little help would be appreciated...

I am at work now but just started running an ftp server from home... However I do not have a ftp client like Bulletproof at work and do not want to download and install one for fear of big brother ........ Anyways I know that IE has native ftp capability... But I don't know how to direct it to my site...

I have tried

ftp://MYIP/LOGON/PASSWORD

is this correct? If not what is?

Thanks.......

 

[amnesiac]

ftp://LOGIN:PASSWORD@IPADDRESS

 

[Nohr]

ftp://usernameassword@ftp.flapjack.com

 

[PunDogg]

Don't you have to have some option checked like able to view ftp in HTML, or something like that, i might just be talking out of my a$$.

Dogg

 

[FlapJack]

Thanks I'll give it a try...
BRB

 

[FlapJack]

ftp://LOGINASSWORD@IPADDRESS

did not work.... I seem to remember this as the correct format but I have a firewall up and i think its not allowing communication from my work IP...
I'll know when i get home and see the permission request.....

Thanks

 

[rh71]

You have to forward the correct port(s) on your firewall settings to your FTP server's local (private) IP address. Then it would know which machine to point to when your outside connection hits your home's external IP.

 

[BillGates]

ftp://usernameassword@serveripaddressort

There's also a good chance you'll need to turn on passive mode in IE.

Tools >> Internet Options >> Advanced >> Under "Browsing", check "Use Passive FTP"

 

[BillGates]

Originally posted by: rh71
You have to forward the correct port(s) on your firewall settings to your FTP server's local (private) IP address. Then it would know which machine to point to when your outside connection hits your home's external IP.

This is correct - you need to forward your main ports as well as a range of passive ports. This only applies if you're using the FTP behind a router.

Finally, note that your work firewall may have the ports you're trying to access blocked.