FTP with DSL

[ogen420]

I am trying to set up an FTP server using BulletProof Server and i am on a dsl connection with dynamic IP. I am also usin Dynsite for DNS resolution for the dynamic IP, and from in my house i can connect to the ftp no proplem but wheni try to access the site anywheres else i get a Socket error = #10061 or #10060

I am stumped please help me

[a Bill]

Do you have port 21 open?

[Mntsnow]

And are you sure your ISP allows server services and are not blocking the traffic?

[BBA]

Are you using a cable/dsl router?

[LAURENU2]

you have to set your dsl router to dmz host the lan ips address of your ftp server.
If your router can not do this then I belive you have to have the FTP server conected to your dsl modem and set it to be a dns server to your other pc you will have to add another NIC to handle your lan

[mholtum]

Originally posted by LAURENU2
you have to set your dsl router to dmz host the lan ips address of your ftp server. No you don't. All you have to do is forward port 21 to the IP addy of your computer running the server.

Originally posted by LAURENU2

If your router can not do this then I belive you have to have the FTP server conected to your dsl modem and set it to be a dns server to your other pc you will have to add another NIC to handle your lan Seems like alot of unnessesary trouble. Again, all he has to do id forward port 21.

[jad1097]

Q3 - My users can not list (425 Cannot open data connection (10060))
1) If you are behind a router / firewall check FAQ : BPFTP Server behind a router
2) If remote user is behind a firewall, tell him to switch his ftp client to passive (PASV) mode
3) Check that this user have right to list (+L) in user account / access rights
4) FTP Client is behind a NAT, you should see a list attempt with PORT 192,168... command or PORT , user should switch his ftp client to PASV (passive) mode.
http://www.bpftpserver.com/faq.php#Troubleshooting.3



Having had this problem in the past I can tell you it can be a PIA resolve.

[axel_2078]

I'm sure this is a stupid question, but have you already created directories for all of your users? If they don't have a directory to log into, they will receive an error message at the authentication screen. Also, have you given the necessary permissions for viewing?