I've got a FTP server working just fine behind a Linksys router connected to
a cable modem at home. I had to do some configuration setup on the server
computer and the router to get things to work.
On the server computer I had to turn off DHCP and assign a static IP address
outside of the range that the router uses for DHCP. On your router there is
likely a "status" page using the WEB setup utility, assuming a Linksys
router. Go there and get the address for you ISP's DNS servers and the
default gateway. Then check the "main" router setup page and find the entry
for "starting ip address" under the section for DHCP. You will likely see
the address 192.168.1.100. any address below this would be good to use for
the static IP address for the server computer. For example using
192.168.1.50 will work. Next go to your server computer and go to the
network setup screens. This will vary depending on the version of Windows,
and I am assuming you are using Windows, and locate your settings for TCP/IP
for your Ethernet adapter. Turn off DHCP and select for a manual or user
assigned IP address. Enter the local LAN IP address you want to use as
mentioned above. Then locate the section for your DNS servers and enter the
addresses you got off the router's "status" page. And finally under the
section for "default gateway" enter the default gateway you got off the
router's status page. That should complete the server computer setup. Now
the router.
Now use the router's WEB based setup utility and go to the "application &
gaming" page. On that page you should see a section with a heading called
"Port Range". In that section starting at the top row of entries type in
"FTP" under the "application" column, "21" under the "start" column, "21"
under the "end" column, select "Both" under the "protocol" column, enter the
last three digits of the static IP address of the server computer under the
"ip address" column, and finally check the box under the "enable" column.
For the FTP server I'm using I also had to put in the following entries on
the next line, and you may need to do the same. On the second row of entries
type in "FTP" under the "application" column, "5000" under the "start"
column, "5100" under the "end" column, select "Both" under the "protocol"
column, enter the last three digits of the static IP address of the server
computer under the "ip address" column, and finally check the box under the
"enable" column. This completes the basic router setup.
Now if you have a fixed IP address you're done, otherwise you have to have a
way for users to locate your FTP server if the IP address assigned by your
ISP to your router changes. This is done by using the router's ability to
update a database at
www.dyndns.org with the current address. This is a free
service by the way. Also you will have to go to the router's main "setup"
page and look for the sub page labeled "DDNS" under the main setup page
menu. You must have an account setup first with the host name picked for
your FTP server. The account password, and the user account name. These
three items have to entered in to the "DDNS" setup page on your Linksys
router. One more note about the router. Some Linksys routers using old
firmware don't work right when the DDNS function is used. Be sure you have
the latest firmware.
After the "DDNS" is all setup go back to
www.dyndns.org and check to be sure
the address in the database matches your current IP. After that any changes
should be made automatically by the router.
All that is left to do is install your FTP server software. For a freebie
FTP server try Filezilla at
http://sourceforge.net/project/showf...group_id=21558 version 0.9.3.
Have fun.
--
Leland C. Scott
KC8LDO
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> Make sure TCP/UDP port 21 is open
> check your authentication settings
>
> "Curtis Gilchrist" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I am running a NetGear RT314 router with two computers hooked into it. I
> > want to turn one of these computers into an FTP Server, and am trying to
> > do
> > so by using BulletProofFTP software to turn my computer into a server.
I
> > am
> > experiencing problems, however, with client connections to my Server.
No
> > one can connect to my FTP Server. I have established my ISP assigned
IP,
> > and am trying to use that to connect to my FTP Server, but it still
isn't
> > working. I'm assuming it sends the connection request, it goes through
> > the
> > router, but doesn't get passed on to my Server computer. This is pure
> > speculation, as I am completely new to this. Has anyone set up an FTP
> > Server behind a router before? I am in dire need of help! Any
assistance
> > is appreciated.
> >
> >
>
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