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running an ftp server

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stringcheeseincident

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i have a file downloaded that lets me run an ftp server. the thing is, im using a linksys router that takes advantage of my IP. so when i go to my IP address, i should get the ftp, but i go to the linksys page. what ways do i have around this?
 
I don't have a router, but I'd say try forwarding port 21 to the lan ip of the machine with the ftp server.
 
Go to your router page and get the WAN IP use that to get to your FTP page. and make sure you alow UDP and TCP on 20 and 21.
 
i cant find the WAN IP. the only things i get are my IP, subnet, 2 DNS addresses, and my gateway. ports 20 to 21 are open for both udp and tcp. yet when the servers running, my IP still goes to the linksys config.
 
Originally posted by: stringcheeseincident
alright, after messing around i figured this out. anyone know a good, free ftp server client with a lot of options to play with?
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There's been quite a few threads about that. Here's the latest.
 
i have one directory listed and people are able to get files, thats good. but how can i prevent it from listing subdirectories? i just want the files in that folder to be listed, not the other folders, too.
 
change the permissions of the subdirectories so that they are unreadable by the login user.

Either that or create a special user and make it so that user can only see the directories you want to allow downloads/uploads from. Then don't allow any other user to be able to login thru ftp.

Don't forget also that over the internet or even a local lan security can be a issue. Passwords and usernames are transmitted in plain text with no encryption unless your using a special ftp server that supports password encryption.
 
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