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FTP external access error

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I setup FTP on Windows 2003 server with pulic IP address but whenever i try access it externally it gives below error
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FTP Folder Error
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Windows cannot access this folder.make sure you typed the file name correctly and that you have permission to access the folder.
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Details:
A connection with the server could not be established.
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How to resolve this.

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by mohammad oweis

Check the firewall on the server, most probably its blocking your connection from the outside.

Try to open ports (20,21) for all IP addresses, not just for your LAN.

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