how can i setup a file sharing server (FTP)?

[sarit16]

I just joined ADSL and am wondering how I can setup an FTP server so that i can access my pc outside home and people can upload from me.

Do i have to ask my Service provider to set it up or can i do my self?

Cheers

sksk

[DrZaius]

Hi sarit16,

Some ISPs have blocked the FTP port (21) to prevent people from running servers. If you're connection isn't blocked, you can run an IIS FTP server which comes with Win98 and Win2000. You can find instructions at this site, just click on the Step by Step link.

http://www.dslwebserver.com/

Or you can use an FTP server program like Serv-U.

http://www.serv-u.com/

Hope that helps.

[sarit16]

thanx Doc,

Ive got BulletProofFTP Server program but how do i setup the ftp, any step by step help please im completely dumb when it comes to things such as this, IP Address? etc

P;ease asist

cheers

sksk

[sarit16]

sorry didnt write it properly i want to FTP my Hard Drive hows that possible DrZeus?

sorry about the miswording?

Cheers

skks

[DrZaius]

First, are you behind a router or is this computer connected directly to the DSL modem?

[sarit16]

Howdi,

I'm directly connected to a dsl modem, i need to ftp my hard drive so that o can acess it anywhere and upload and dowload files onto my harddrive.

cheers

sksk

[DrZaius]

Then it should be fairly easy, the documentation has a good tutorial on setting up a basic server.

http://www.bpftpserver.com/manual/ma....tutorial.html

Just make sure the anonymous FTP option is not enabled, setup an account with a name and password so that only you can log on.

Edit: Oops, forgot the not in the above sentance, please make note.

[sarit16]

cheers doc will give it a go and let u know how i went.

i owe u

cheers

sksk

[sarit16]

so accordding to the instructions above do i use the host name '127.0.0.1' , how will another computer other side of the world recognize that thats my pc?

so with the host name above does that mean i dont need an isp number etc.

Lastly so with the above host name i can acess my pc hard drive from anywhere?

cheers Doc

sksk

[DrZaius]

The last post should read:

Just make sure the anonymous FTP option is not enabled, setup an account with a name and password so that only you can log on.

Just wanted to make sure.

And yes, 127.0.0.1 is the IP of your "localhost", but that IP that you will connect to is your DSL IP. You can find this by typing winipcfg in Run (for Win9x) or ipconfig in the command prompt for Win2K/XP. You then just type this IP in an FTP client along with the login/pass and you should connect and see your drive.

[sarit16]

so does that mean i use BulletProof Server Creater and follow the instructions using the IP '127.0.0.1' this will setup my pc.

Then when i need to acess my pc i use the ISP's IP number to get in using any FTP Program.

Cheers

sksk

[DrZaius]

Originally posted by sarit16 so does that mean i use BulletProof Server Creater and follow the instructions using the IP '127.0.0.1' this will setup my pc. Then when i need to acess my pc i use the ISP's IP number to get in using any FTP Program. Cheers sksk

Yep, that's correct.

[sarit16]

Whoopiiii will give that a go Doc. will let u know how i went.

thanx heaps

sksk