FTP Server

keensab · 10-21-2005, 12:40 PM

I am having no luck in creating an ftp server for which other people can connect to.

Current Scenario:
-Have installed the XP professional iis software to install a server.
-Have accessed my (dlink di-604) router and portforwarded public and private port 21 with protocol type TCP and listed my private IP as my lan ~ 192.168.x.xxx as I understand it should be?
-I can access my ftp when I enter into my browser - ftp://192.168.x.xxx but when others try to log onto my ftp using my wan of ftp://70.174.30.87 it says no data and cannot access the server due to permissions ~ you can try to log onto it to see exactly what it says
- I have even tried to use server software (bulletproof, cerberus, filezilla) but to no avail

What am I doing wrong or not doing???

Thanks in advance for any help you can give

keensab@gmail.com

johnwill · 10-21-2005, 01:21 PM

Nothing springs to mind, unless your ISP is blocking server ports. That is not an uncommon issue. What ISP do you have, and what is your location?

**Resolution** · 10-21-2005, 01:29 PM

Whenever I want to use FTP, I have to use a higher port number (like 2121) since my ISP blocks port 21. I also had to portforward a passive port range (along with port 2121) to get FTP working.

keensab · 10-21-2005, 01:42 PM

I am with Cox broadband in the Hampton Roads, VA area.

Didn't know companies blocked ports. Read somewhere about passive and active port ranges???

**Resolution** · 10-21-2005, 01:57 PM

Yeah. I use Cox back home as well, and they are the ones that block certain port numbers. They actually state in their policy that you are not suppose to run any type of server.

Interestingly enough, there is actually a KB on on setting passive port ranges with IIS. You will have to portforward the same range with your router also.

http://support.microsoft.com/?id=555022

keensab · 10-21-2005, 07:18 PM

so i should change the port of the ftp in both the server (iis) settings and through my router?

**Resolution** · 10-21-2005, 07:24 PM

Well, it doesn't matter on the server. That's the whole point of "port forwarding". You just have to change to a higher port on your router, and your router will forward the data to any port you choose to install the FTP on.

keensab · 10-21-2005, 11:45 PM

ok, not completely sure, so if you could help me fill in the lines correctly, I would appreciate it.

johnwill · 10-22-2005, 12:31 PM

That picture is far too small to tell anything from it.

10-21-2005, 12:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
keensab Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4 OS: xp	FTP Server I am having no luck in creating an ftp server for which other people can connect to. Current Scenario: -Have installed the XP professional iis software to install a server. -Have accessed my (dlink di-604) router and portforwarded public and private port 21 with protocol type TCP and listed my private IP as my lan ~ 192.168.x.xxx as I understand it should be? -I can access my ftp when I enter into my browser - ftp://192.168.x.xxx but when others try to log onto my ftp using my wan of ftp://70.174.30.87 it says no data and cannot access the server due to permissions ~ you can try to log onto it to see exactly what it says - I have even tried to use server software (bulletproof, cerberus, filezilla) but to no avail What am I doing wrong or not doing??? Thanks in advance for any help you can give keensab@gmail.com

10-21-2005, 01:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 30,228 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Nothing springs to mind, unless your ISP is blocking server ports. That is not an uncommon issue. What ISP do you have, and what is your location? __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

10-22-2005, 12:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 30,228 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	That picture is far too small to tell anything from it. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

10-21-2005, 01:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Resolution TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,091 OS: FreeBSD/Win98/2000/XP	Whenever I want to use FTP, I have to use a higher port number (like 2121) since my ISP blocks port 21. I also had to portforward a passive port range (along with port 2121) to get FTP working.

10-21-2005, 01:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
keensab Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4 OS: xp	I am with Cox broadband in the Hampton Roads, VA area. Didn't know companies blocked ports. Read somewhere about passive and active port ranges???

10-21-2005, 01:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Resolution TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,091 OS: FreeBSD/Win98/2000/XP	Yeah. I use Cox back home as well, and they are the ones that block certain port numbers. They actually state in their policy that you are not suppose to run any type of server. Interestingly enough, there is actually a KB on on setting passive port ranges with IIS. You will have to portforward the same range with your router also. http://support.microsoft.com/?id=555022

10-21-2005, 07:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
keensab Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4 OS: xp	so i should change the port of the ftp in both the server (iis) settings and through my router?

10-21-2005, 07:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
Resolution TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,091 OS: FreeBSD/Win98/2000/XP	Well, it doesn't matter on the server. That's the whole point of "port forwarding". You just have to change to a higher port on your router, and your router will forward the data to any port you choose to install the FTP on.

10-21-2005, 11:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
keensab Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4 OS: xp	ok, not completely sure, so if you could help me fill in the lines correctly, I would appreciate it.