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FTP Server Troubles
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Posted by: FadedMaster
I'm trying to run a FTP server on my computer. Of course at port 21. Now, I'm almost positive that the problem is not my firewall, as disabling it doesn't solve my problem. My problem: No one can connect as it times out. I'm using InstantServer MiniPortal to set up my FTP server. And I'm using BlackICE PC Protection as a firewall. I even uninstalled it to see if that would fix it, and it didn't. Any suggestions? Possibly a different program? Oh yea, I can connect to the FTP server, only from the computer hosting it. Haha.
Thanks.
Posted by: DLKING63
I think there is two things to look at. Are you behind a router? Did you assign a static IP address on the FTP server?
Posted by: FadedMaster
No, I'm not behind a router. And yes, I have an unchanging IP (can't remember if that's static or not..) Haha. But, yes, my IP is always the same.
Posted by: Zakir
yes, that's what static would mean 
Posted by: FadedMaster
Well, my problem still persists. Could it be that Charter does not allow doing this? It works for hosting an Apache server on my computer. I just can't host the FTP with it.
Posted by: FadedMaster
I got it to work, after some hard work, and a friend helping me. She was my test subject. Haha. So I downloaded Serv-U instead. And with that I could change the FTP port. I changed it to 86, and then I lowered the setting on BlackICE and got it to eventually allow the FTP.
Posted by: Zakir
yeah, it might have also been your ISP blocking incoming port 21, because they don't want you running a FTP server.
Posted by: FadedMaster
Probably. *Shrug.* Not like I'm using it for illegal purposes. I'm just using it to share music that I myself have written. I goof around with guitar a bit.
Posted by: Zakir
i know, but your ISP doesn't..
Posted by: FadedMaster
Oh well, if they get rid of me, they get rid of me. I hate Charter anyways. I only do service with them because they provide my cable (which I can easily go with out). I'm switching to the local DSL service anyways, much faster upload and download, for a lot cheaper.
Posted by: Zakir
huh, I find that interesting, because the DSL in our area is actually more expensive than the cable modem I have and is slower, but hey, good for you!
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