FTP Server/ Client Assistance

[cfmoran]

Hi, All! I recently set up Filezilla (both Server and Client) to trade with Ace15121964. I'm a total beginner with FTP and we're both having some problems with the trade - I can't locate his directory and he's having a problem with downloading a file in my directory. I was wondering if any of you guys would be willing to help me test my server and client. I'm not looking to grab anything. really. I just want to get it working right. If anyone is willing to help, please PM me so I can get your server information and I can give you mine. If you help me get everything running, I'd be more than happy to hook you up with a show of your choice that you could download from the server. Thanks!

[unforgiven]

follow those lines and see iff it works then:
Mike helped me with mine NAS server when I bought it.

Those are for Filezilla:

You need to disable Passive mode in their FTP client and enable Port mode.

NAS IP xx.xxx.xxx.xxx (you get from who you wanne trade with)

Click on File -> Site Manager, then click on New Site
Enter the xx.xxx.xxx.xxx in the Host: field, enter 21 in the Port: field
Change the Logon Type: to Normal
Enter your specified username and password

Next, click on the Transfer Settings tab and the change the Transfer mode: to Active and the press Connect


Let me know iff some will help

JW

[cfmoran]

Thanks for trying to help, JW. I followed your instructions and encountered the same problem. I can connect to the server but can't acquire the directory. I think the problem is my router (and/ or firewall). FTP might not be in my future.

Craig

[sjmike]

You probably have to open up some ports in your router for the FTP server. For example, my server runs on port 2121 but I also need to open up a range of ports that I specified in the FTP server software for passive mode.

[damage jackal]

or just use those already opened

[Sepu]

but wich port are you using?
You should check inside your router than this port is forwarded to the local IP address of your PC...

That's the only way to connect the WAN IP (outside) with LAN IP (inside)

[cfmoran]

I think my problem was with Norton Anti-Virus. I had the correct ports forwarded on my router and I had the exceptions in Windows Firewall. But, I forgot about Norton Anti-Virus. Now, I just need to test out downlloading.

Apparently, I don't have a problem uploading as Remko was able to download the Blu-Ray folder with no problem. I've gotten into his FTP shared folder and seen the folder for the show I am to download. However, the file says it's "filtered" and I can't see it. I uploaded a small file to his folder using Filezilla Client. I was even able to download it back and delete the file from his folder. So, now, I'm not quite sure where to go from here.

[Sepu]

So there isn't a true problem of upload/download, since u uploaded a small file, downloaded it and delete it.
Seems like there is a protection on his folder? or on his file?

[4stringer711]

follow those lines and see iff it works then:
Mike helped me with mine NAS server when I bought it.

Those are for Filezilla:

You need to disable Passive mode in their FTP client and enable Port mode.

NAS IP xx.xxx.xxx.xxx (you get from who you wanne trade with)

Click on File -> Site Manager, then click on New Site
Enter the xx.xxx.xxx.xxx in the Host: field, enter 21 in the Port: field
Change the Logon Type: to Normal
Enter your specified username and password

Next, click on the Transfer Settings tab and the change the Transfer mode: to Active and the press Connect


Let me know iff some will help

JW

Thanks JW! I am working a trade with Remko also. These configuration settings helped me get started.

Is the process similar for uploading also? I have not started my upload yet.

[unforgiven]