i'm having trouble setting up an FTP server because my router won't allow any outside connections to directly connect to my IP

i have a D-Link 704P gateway, running on XP, and using serv-u 4


anyone had similar problems before?

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Port mapping/forwarding (whatever it's called in your router's settings) is the solution.

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Originally posted by BigDil Port mapping/forwarding (whatever it's called in your router's settings) is the solution.

yep, already tried it, no dice.

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Create a static ip on your machine and place that ip int he DMZ. IT will put you beyond the firewall of your router. Then get a software firewall, though its not as good as the harware firewall.

Sorry I cant be of any help, but just had to reply and say how much the title of the topic made me laff!!!

for an ftp server, forward port 21/tcp from outside to your PC, and allow your PC to connect out on port 20/tcp.

or forward port 21/tcp and make all clients use PASV mode.

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how much are you paying him?

then get a straight router

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Originally posted by bragi for an ftp server, forward port 21/tcp from outside to your PC, and allow your PC to connect out on port 20/tcp. or forward port 21/tcp and make all clients use PASV mode.

And what if my ftp server is on port 888 ? What other port should I forward in order to make it available for those who can't use PASV mode for some reason?

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haha my router is adolf hitler, i cant even send files over msn.

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