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Setting up a personal FTP server...getting error message

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leeland

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I have a belkin Pre-N router...and have the port 21 open, have the bulletproof server set up with a general account that is wide open

I can get into the FTP in my internal LAN via the other computers ip address but when I try to use my dnsdyn.org ip redirector I cannot get in...says connection refused.

I don't have a software firewall enabled....


Any ideas as to what I can try next ?
 
As said open port 20 and 21 and whatever ports are requested for the listing of files, the exact number slips my mind at the moment. Also as said, a lot of ISP's block port 21 due to the server clause in the ToS's most have.
 
Don't open port 20. Open port 21 and your passive port range. Also, set your Redirect PASV IP to your dyndns FQDN.
 
Originally posted by: bluestrobe
As said open port 20 and 21 and whatever ports are requested for the listing of files, the exact number slips my mind at the moment. Also as said, a lot of ISP's block port 21 due to the server clause in the ToS's most have.
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I have tried a different port number and that has not seemed to do it...for what ever reason I cannot connect to the server if I go via my outside IP address.

I have tried my ip updater program so I don't have to enter my IP and also have entered my IP manually to see if it will allow me to connect.

In my router settings there seems to be only one area to set up for port forwarding which I did. If I ping my no-ip updater address I get a valid ping...

I am using the bulletproof server and have it set up appropriately I do believe as far as listing the port number and so forth.

Is there anything you can think of that I am missing or should try ?
 
Originally posted by: ssbpgsr
Don't open port 20. Open port 21 and your passive port range. Also, set your Redirect PASV IP to your dyndns FQDN.
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Well here is what I don't understand...when I start up the server it gives me the internal IP address of my LAN....which is the retarted router IP 192.168.X.4

then I have my actual IP address.... xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

on my router I have tried the ports 21 open...and 2112 to see if it was port issue for that machine xxx.xxx.xxx.4

from my other computer I can gain access via the internal IP...but if I try my actual IP it doesn't work.

Is this a problem at the router level ? even though I am forwarding the ports for the sever it still doesn't seem to want to take it.

 
You shouldn't get a "Connection Refused" message if a firewall or ISP is blocking the port. You'll normally get no answer at all. Just a timeout. Sounds like the Server is getting the request, but won't accept the connection for some reason.

Also, are you trying to access your external IP address from YOUR computer, inside the LAN? Most home routers won't allow you to do that. The router realizes your are trying to reach an address INSIDE your network and it routes it directly. You need to find a computer OUTSIDE your network and try to ftp from that.
 
Originally posted by: RebateMonger
You shouldn't get a "Connection Refused" message if a firewall or ISP is blocking the port. You'll normally get no answer at all. Just a timeout. Sounds like the Server is getting the request, but won't accept the connection for some reason.

Also, are you trying to access your external IP address from YOUR computer, inside the LAN? Most home routers won't allow you to do that. The router realizes your are trying to reach an address INSIDE your network and it routes it directly. You need to find a computer OUTSIDE your network and try to ftp from that.
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Thanks for the tip..I wasn't sure about the fact that I was trying to connect from inside my own LAN.

I can try to access it from work sometime this week and see if it has any affect.

I have one user account on the FTP with Wide open access just for testing purposes...so the account should not be restricted in anyway shape or form as far as I can tell.

I will update the thread tomorrow when I have tried it from work

thanks again Monger
 
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