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[DataLife]

Years ago I set up a BulletProof Ftp server. I had no problems.

Now years later, I have a different router and different ISP.

I have BulletProof FTP server setup on on Windows XP.

I set up port forwarding in my router (Sagemcom 1704). This modem calls it "NAT -- Virtual Servers Setup"

I forwarded port 21.

I used an online port scanner that shows port 21 as being open.

Each time I run the online port scanner, according to my FTP server status window it shows the incoming connection and sends the welcome message.

However, when I try to use internet explorer to connect I get nothing except "Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage" and my FTP server status page shows nothing at all.

When I use Windows Explorer I get
FTP Folder Error, Windows cannot access this folder. Make sure you typed the file name correctly and that you have permission to access the folder.
Details:
A connection with the server could not be established


I have tried Windows 7 with IE9 and Windows XP with IE8.

I have also tried FileZilla FTP server and get the exact same results.

I am not sure if I need passive mode. I have no clue about the passive port range. I just used the default. Nothing changes when I try the passive mode.

I was hoping someone here has some experience with FTP servers and specifically one of this.

Have I set up my router properly since the port shows open and the FTP server is sending the welcome message. Of course I don't see the welcome message while using the port scanner. It just reports open or closed.

thanks
DataLife

[0x150--ISO]

uhhumm

'Also' need a FTP server running beside a local Apache test server.
Not familiar with that router, are you setting up the port forwards yourself or picking from a list?

[sumon]

In Windows 7 you can use Windows Explorer to connect to an FTP server (I know I keep repeating this "tip", but I like it...!), try that. Simply enter the path "ftp://localhost" or "ftp://yourip". If you can access the FTP from your local computer, you'll know it's a firewall issue. If you cannot, maybe the server is not set up as you expect it to be.

[DataLife]

uhhumm

'Also' need a FTP server running beside a local Apache test server.
Not familiar with that router, are you setting up the port forwards yourself or picking from a list?

I figured it out, I had to change the protocol from TCP to TCP/UDP. Should it only be UDP?

thanks

[0x150--ISO]

No if your excepting connections from 21 you want both..
Are you using ssl?

[wtg]

The fact that you're seeing activity on the server when the port scanner hits it tells me that your port forwards are setup correctly.

How exactly are you trying to access the server via your browser? Are you using an FTP url, as in ftp://? If you use no prefix it'll default to http:// which uses port 80 by default. ftp:// defaults to 21, and you can also explicitly specify the port via a port suffix, as in <!-- m -->http://myipaddress:21<!-- m -->

Windows Explorer supports the ftp:// prefix works too. For instance sitting on my PC with the FTP server, I can type <!-- m -->ftp://localhost<!-- m --> in the Explorer address bar and it'll connect to my server.

Re: passive mode, passive mode is more flexible because it doesn't require the client to allow the FTP server to connect to it. It's client-side firewall-friendly.

[wtg]

I figured it out, I had to change the protocol from TCP to TCP/UDP.

:lol: I didn't scroll down apparently and missed the rest of this thread until after my useless reply.

[DataLife]

No if your excepting connections from 21 you want both..
Are you using ssl?

No I am using BulletProof v2.21.

If I can get this working the way I want I am going to download the latest version and register it. BulletProof Software v3.x and above has SSL. At least according to http://wiki.builtbp....ure_FTP_Support

thanks

[DataLife]

Can anyone recommend a free FTP server?

[wtg]

I like FileZilla myself

[tank]

filezilla +1

[DataLife]

I like FileZilla myself

Thanks, it was a breeze setting up.