Tom's Hardware > Forum > General Networking > General Gateways, Routers and Firewalls > Problem with router when accessing FTP Files
Ask the community Add a reply
Word :    Username :           
 
clesh   07-14-2006 at 12:24:11 PM

I need help in choosing a router for a home network.Thus far I have tried a Linksys BEFVP41and a D-Link DI-604.Both worked fine except that neither would let me or anyone else view my FTP Files, however I configured the router.In each case I got a login box , but then an error message saying wrong user/ password.In each case the manufacturers helpline failed to resolve the problem.
if it makes a difference my ISP is NTL,the FTP software is from Ipswitch, and my computer runs under Windows2000.
Ipswitch too has been unhelpful.
Any help will be gratefully received.

Add a reply
Sponsored Links
Register or log in to remove.
manjifera   07-22-2006 at 01:55:48 PM
- 0 +

i think you have to forward the port of your router for FTP transfer
see your routers help page to know FTP port number.

Reply to manjifera
clesh   07-22-2006 at 02:32:43 PM
- 0 +

Thank you, I tried that, plus just about everything else that the helpline and a technician could suggest.Nothing worked, so I just want the details of a router that does.

Reply to clesh
FredWeston   07-23-2006 at 08:58:19 PM
- 0 +

What ports is your server running on, and which are you forwarding? FTP uses TCP 20 and 21 by default. I think 20 is the control and 21 is the data, or it might be the reverse of that. I'd also check the passive mode settings on the FTP server. I'm assuming that hosts behind the router can connect fine?

FileZilla is a good, free, FTP server with support for lots of stuff most other servers don't have. You might give it a shot, too.

Reply to FredWeston
clesh   08-17-2006 at 01:11:19 AM
- 0 +

Thank you . I'm sorry for the delay in replying.I have TCP20 and 21 set, but no joy. For now I'm back on ICS without a router and it works just fine.However I would prefer a setup including a router if I could find one that works.Thus far I have wasted many hours on manufacturers helplines, with no improvement. Incidentally FredWeston I liked your advice to some other newbie hopeful re rinse and return!

Reply to clesh
FredWeston   08-17-2006 at 01:29:06 AM
- 0 +

I'm sure it could be made to work with the router, see my previous post as it has some important troublsehooting questions.

Reply to FredWeston
Ask the community Add a reply
Tom's Hardware > Forum > General Networking > General Gateways, Routers and Firewalls > Problem with router when accessing FTP Files
Go to:

There are 1091 identified and unidentified users. To see the list of identified users, Click here.

Forum map
Bestofmedia Forum ©
2000-2009 Bestofmedia Group
Page generated in 0.432 seconds
Please mind

You are about to answer a thread that has been inactive for more than 6 months.
If you still wish to proceed, please ensure that your posting is original and does not duplicate or overlap any prior responses to this thread.

Add a reply Cancel
Sponsored links
  • Ask the community now
  • Publish
Ad
Related Topics
See all relatives topics
They won a badge
Join us in greeting them