I'm using a Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router w/built in firewall

So anyway, I've setup the virtual server on the router, feeding all port 21 (FTP) requests to my internal IP

I've tried using my external ip

and I've tried my WAN IP, and my internal IP... obviously I can access my FTP using my internal IP from inside the network, but I want to be able to setup a working FTP.

everytime I try to connect, I get a connection refused error.

I've disabled my software firewall, the WinXP firewall is never enabled ( I double check to make sure it was disabled) and I've tried disabling the hardware firewall... nothing works.


wtf do I do?


PS: Using bulletproof FTP server

 

Set server as DMZ

 

tried that, still doesn't work..... ?

 

Then your router blows.

DMZ = demilitarized zone = every incoming packet does to the DMZ computer

 

also try forwarding port 22, and set it to passive mode on the ftp.

 

tried that too

 

holy lack of security batman ... not a good idea.

 

He's troubleshooting, not setting up a permanent solution. :jerkit:









Manin: Set your FTP port to 2121. I bet 21 is blocked by your service provider.

 

Be careful, usually ISP's watch port 21. I read my 'Acceptable Polices' agreement from Adelphia and it explicitly states you aren't allowed to run servers. Just thought I'd let you know.