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Lizstique
15-09-2004, 22:21
Hi all
I have a 160 GB harddisk in an external enclosure 2 partitions.
I really want to setup an FTP server, but like to keep my private stuff, private.
I was wondering if it's possible to have one partition as an FTP server within the network and the 2nd one for the outside world?
If not, how can I setup the server so that certain folders are available for within the network, and certain folders just for the outside world.
Also, does anybody know how to format and external 160 GB in FAT32? (Other than taking the harddrive out, connect to PC and format in FDISK)
Oh, and Partition Magic doesn't work since it does not support USB
Thanks in advanced,
~Liz
Asus WL-500G firmware 1.8.1.9
I was wondering if it's possible to have one partition as an FTP server within the network and the 2nd one for the outside world?
The FTP server is not very compfortable, but it should be possible to start it manualy twice with two different configurations. But this requieres more deep knowledge about linux and the router ....
Also, does anybody know how to format and external 160 GB in FAT32? (Other than taking the harddrive out, connect to PC and format in FDISK)
Oh, and Partition Magic doesn't work since it does not support USB
Yep, Strangely Windows cand Partition/Format USB Storage devices or at least not very food. get Knopix or some other live linux cd, and use "cfdisk" to partition your disk. then use "mkfs" to format it. Look the help of the programs with "man *program name*".
Antiloop
15-09-2004, 23:15
use search regarding 160gb fat32 formatting
it has been discussed few times already (yes you can do it under windows then instead of knoppix or similair)
Lizstique
20-09-2004, 22:04
Ok, I have the drive formatted as FAT32, everything goes fine, except I have the same problem like some here.
I can login into the server from within the network, but when people outside try, it hangs at LIST.
Anybody got any clues?
~Liz
Antiloop
21-09-2004, 00:31
Ok, I have the drive formatted as FAT32, everything goes fine, except I have the same problem like some here.
I can login into the server from within the network, but when people outside try, it hangs at LIST.
Anybody got any clues?
~Liz
which port are u using?
if not 21 please try that one first..
otherwise downgrade to 1.7.5.9cr5
should work fine then
Lizstique
21-09-2004, 10:22
im using port 81...At FTP server settings I changed the default port 21 to 81. Should I still forward it or something?
Thanks in advanced
Antiloop
21-09-2004, 10:50
im using port 81...At FTP server settings I changed the default port 21 to 81. Should I still forward it or something?
Thanks in advanced
did you try port 21 too?
Lizstique
23-09-2004, 09:23
Hi Antiloop,
Thank you for your efforts on helping me.
I recently tried port 21 too (because I've to go to an outside pc I couldn't reply sooner) and that also didn't work. It didn't even make it to -LIST anymore. What settings should I use? I used the "FTP" settings on the firewall page on port range 20:21.
Thanks in advanced,
Liz
Configure the FTP server to use port 21 and check if its open on the WAN side. You can check it with ShieldsUP! here: https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2. If this works change the port to 81 or whatever you want and check again.
Also, make sure you use passive FTP which you can choose in your FTP client. Don't use active FTP, its a server administrator' nightmare.
Lizstique
23-09-2004, 15:01
Ok, I tried port 21 as you suggested, but ShieldUp! says it's stealth. Does this mean my ISP (xs4all) closed this port?
Also the gataway home, in the Internet Firewall - basic config section, I have Enable Web Access from WAN set on NO. I tried to with on YES, but still no luck. I have also set port 20:21 open at the Virtual Server section and Destination IP is the standard IP of the gataway.
Im not quite sure which settings I should use more. I tried them all, but with no luck...
Does this mean my ISP (xs4all) closed this port?
No, I really don't think an ISP with a background in hacking would block certain services (ports). Xs4All is one of the best providers one can get. If you think your ISP blocks port 21 you should be able to find this information on the homepage of Xs4All.
Try shields-up again with your firewall disabled. If you use the router in 'gateway mode' it will use NAT which is very safe in itself.
Lizstique
23-09-2004, 20:54
Ok, I disabled the firewall and I *think* I got it working. How safe are we talking? When I run ShieldUp with the firewall disabled it says all ports are "closed" instead of "stealth".
Also, I have in the 'WAN to LAN Filter Table' the port number inserted. Shouldn't this tell the firewall that traffic though that port is allowed? If not, what settings should I use then?
EDIT: ok, tried it with outside pc. no succes with the firewall disabled... :(
Antiloop
23-09-2004, 22:56
have you tried a custom firmware yet?
1.7.5.9CR5 for example?
i'm using that and my ftp works fine