I have set up Cerberus FTP server on my computer. I have a wireless router (DSL-G604T). I have configured the router to forward FTP protocols to my computer. I can access my FTP Server from within my LAN connections (e.g if I connect to ftp://10.1.1.2) it works. But when I try from an external connection (e.g ftp://myserver.com/), I get the following error from IE.
Window can't access this folder.
Make sure you type in the file name correctly and that you have permission to access the folder.
Please assist me. try type this in command prompt
telnet myserver.com 21
see what it tells u.
perhaps this connection with myserver.com does not work.
try to get your internet ip and then enter the ip in the internet explorer. if you do not have any connection, something might deny the connection.
some routers have a seperated configuration for server rights and so on.
or try: personal ftp server. it is a bit limited but i use it often for short homie connections.
... yeap. I would suggest you to ping and then telnet the address. You'll be able to find it's a network problem or a software problem.
I would also suggest getting yourself a real ftp client as browsers just don't cut it IMO when it comes to ftp'ing.
Personally I like WS FTP and Bulletproof FTP (though I havent used this one in a long time)
Also, if the pings do not respond from the ping test, make sure that your firewall is configured to allow an exception for your FTP program.
You might also want to try changing the port if it is still at the default 21 as some ISPs block this port to prevent running FTP servers.
| dickyzin wrote: |
I have set up Cerberus FTP server on my computer. I have a wireless router (DSL-G604T). I have configured the router to forward FTP protocols to my computer. I can access my FTP Server from within my LAN connections (e.g if I connect to ftp://10.1.1.2) it works. But when I try from an external connection (e.g ftp://myserver.com/), I get the following error from IE.
Window can't access this folder.
Make sure you type in the file name correctly and that you have permission to access the folder.
Please assist me. |
try using http-ftp bridges like net2ftp.com surftp.comTry to use your external IP instead on your server name. And some ISPs do block the port 21 (mine too), so I am running my server on port 2121. The syntax for the URL is as followed:
| Code: |
| ftp://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:port |
example: | Code: |
| ftp://123.123.123.123:2121 |
its much easyer to use filezilla server, it's really good and easy.
you can use it in combination with your useraccount on your computer and its free, completely free:p, thats the best
I can never get my ftp server to work. Using Linksys router, have cable connection, I have forwarded ports, used no-ip.info services, used filezilla sercver and client. Still no good. Is there something I am missing????
All the manuals make it sound so easy but its a no go for me so far.....If anyone can help it would be appreciated
Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
What FTP software do you use?
if you use Internet Explorer you must configure in advanced option that it will ask for username and password else it will try "anonumious" (can't spell that sorry)
Or you access it like this
ftp://username:password@10.0.02
try the latest one with correct ip/DNS and username/password and I think it will work for you | dickyzin wrote: |
| I have set up Cerberus FTP server on my computer. I have a wireless router (DSL-G604T). I have configured the router to forward FTP protocols to my computer. I can access my FTP Server from within my LAN connections (e.g if I connect to ftp://10.1.1.2) it works. But when I try from an external connection (e.g ftp://myserver.com/), I get the following error from IE. |
Ftp is kind of awkward to define port rules for, the ftp protocol uses port 21 + several ports at random (at least when in active mode). Did you set the server to allow passive connections?
If you don't have any firewall (on the ftp server) that prohibits communication with other nets than 10.1.1.* then the problem is probably with the router.check this :
if you use IE for browsing your FTP goto Tools menu and click on Internet Options then goto Advanced tab and find Browsing section and uncheck the : Use Passive FTP (for firewall and DSL modem compatibility)
may be fix
good luck
