ftp server

tuxy

im on eircom dsl and want to host a ftp server
so i run the server and forward the port
the weird thing is one person i know can connect and download no problem but about 3 other people iv got to check it cant
i cant figure it out

Tazzle

I didn't think you were allowed to host ftp servers on eircom BB

Ryaner

Post the address and I'll have a look and see what I can tell you.
Also post a direct link to a file if you can aswell (it dont matter what)

tuxy

Originally posted by Tazzle
I didn't think you were allowed to host ftp servers on eircom BB

true but ill take the chance that they wont do anything about it
and no im not posting the connect details dont want everyone hammering my upload its only 128k ;/
i was just hoping someone could give me some advice on what i could be doing wrong

Ryaner

Ok then with the people who cant connect, post the full details that they are getting from their ftp software, I should be able tell you then where the problem is

carrotcake

is the ftp set up for more than one user? use serv-u if you're not already, that's what i use and i've never had a problem

tuxy

yes im using serv-u
its setup for only 1 user
they can all connect but only 1 out of the 4 ppl can download

zAbbo

Wont work, unless you can open the ports on your Caymen

tuxy

yes the port is open

zAbbo

Whats your ip then?, will have a look, just open anon to a blank folder or something, or just check your access logs

how did you open the port?

tuxy

thanks for offering to take a look bazh i pm'ed u the details

zAbbo

*****************************************
~ Connecting...
~ Connected to <snippeh>, waiting for response...
< 220 Serv-U FTP Server v5.0 for WinSock ready...
> USER <snippeh>
< 331 User name okay, need password.
> PASS *****
< 230 User logged in, proceed.
> REST 1
< 350 Restarting at 1. Send STORE or RETRIEVE.
> REST 0
< 350 Restarting at 0. Send STORE or RETRIEVE.
> SYST
< 215 UNIX Type: L8
> PWD
< 257 "/" is current directory.
~ Login completed.
> PORT <snippeh>
< 200 PORT Command successful.
> TYPE A
< 200 Type set to A.
> LIST
< 150 Opening ASCII mode data connection for /bin/ls.
! Socket Error: operation timed out or aborted
~ Could not retrieve directory listing for "/"
~ Disconnected

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I reckon some sorta passive ftp settings or some such

tuxy

how would i go about fixing that?

tuxy

ok i found the passive mode option, so i enter my ip as the ip to use? do i have to keep changing that as my ip changes?

zAbbo

I dont really know, sorry

Maybe someone with FTP Server experience will help

tuxy

ok thanks i think u have pointed me in the right direction

Ryaner

Turn off passive ftp logins and try that. Try it first one the ftp client and if that doesnt work try turning it off on the server