I need to be able to receive large numbers of files from co workers on a daily basis. I would like for them to be able to upload files directly to my desktop via internet where I can access them from my laptop on the same network. I believe that an FTP server would allow me to do this however I am having trouble setting it up. I have tired Filezilla but I can not figure out how to connect another computer to load files, I can connect to myself using my internet browser but my laptop on the same network will not connect. I will be using a Dell 3000 with XP Home or Ubuntu, I would prefer to use Ubuntu however I have little experience with Linux. Can someone please help it would be deeply appreciated.
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tremmor
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I will give it a try but rusty. Im guessing your interest is on the LAN side. or is it the WAN? Basically the same problems you will find out. Im rusty but know others will reply.
As a beginner in the past it was suggested i do the following.
Shut down the software firewall. (maybe XP and had another at the time). Only works one way, inbound.
the router is the 1st place to start. In the past with a ftp server and client has been port 20 and 21 needs to be open. Check the server software. Default is likely 20 and 21. Ports can be changed. get it working first then play. You can also set limits to how many can access like 10 at a time.
These ports have to be open in the router. Once its working you could use the server from the wan side. Using something like http://www.dyndns.com/
Use a good software firewall for inbound and outbound. these ports have to be open too. do one at a time. (router or then software firewall). if ya have the software firewall ya won't need like xp firewall. turn it off.
If ya use dyndns then don't ping the free ver. they will shut you down. If ya have a static ip ya won't need it i don't think.
On the other hand if for a business you might be interested in more protection like VPN or other encryption.
I used the same description for remote software. Didn't get back into yet but will. they are guidelines and others know more and up to date. i would like to think it has not changed much though.
cheers.
As a beginner in the past it was suggested i do the following.
Shut down the software firewall. (maybe XP and had another at the time). Only works one way, inbound.
the router is the 1st place to start. In the past with a ftp server and client has been port 20 and 21 needs to be open. Check the server software. Default is likely 20 and 21. Ports can be changed. get it working first then play. You can also set limits to how many can access like 10 at a time.
These ports have to be open in the router. Once its working you could use the server from the wan side. Using something like http://www.dyndns.com/
Use a good software firewall for inbound and outbound. these ports have to be open too. do one at a time. (router or then software firewall). if ya have the software firewall ya won't need like xp firewall. turn it off.
If ya use dyndns then don't ping the free ver. they will shut you down. If ya have a static ip ya won't need it i don't think.
On the other hand if for a business you might be interested in more protection like VPN or other encryption.
I used the same description for remote software. Didn't get back into yet but will. they are guidelines and others know more and up to date. i would like to think it has not changed much though.
cheers.
Is all of this on the same network? If so just set up that Dell with Ubuntu with an ftp server like proftpd.
If you want to be able to access these files from anywhere (home, work, etc) look at an offsite storage service. Some like Dropbox for example are free and have software for automatic syncing. I would avoid the hassle of dyndns, firewalls, etc.
If you want to be able to access these files from anywhere (home, work, etc) look at an offsite storage service. Some like Dropbox for example are free and have software for automatic syncing. I would avoid the hassle of dyndns, firewalls, etc.
Sorry I should have provided more detail. I do data entry for insurance adjusters, I work from home. The guys I work with work from the road and need to be able send me between 45 and 100 images in bulk each day. We went all electronic a few months ago and have been using filemail.com since and it is just to slow. We will be getting busy in the next few weeks so I had the idea to setup an FTP server in hopes of speeding everything up for us.
I will try messing with the router settings later to see if I can get it working. The router I am using is a Netgear WNR1000V2.
I will try messing with the router settings later to see if I can get it working. The router I am using is a Netgear WNR1000V2.
Well I got a chance to change my router settings and it started working for me. I was able to connect from my laptop on the same network. Tomorrow I will try a file transfer off site and see how that goes. Thanks for your recommendations it was greatly appreciated.
Aside from using FileZilla Client is there another way to allow them to upload files?
Aside from using FileZilla Client is there another way to allow them to upload files?