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by rohan_r

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hi
i just installed a FTP server on win xp. i can connect to the server in the lan but i can not connect to it form a remote location. i have a cable /dsl router with NAT.
TIA

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by darts32

you must use port forwarding on your router. FTP uses port 20 and 21. Here is a link the the linksys router on how to forward ports. check your routers site for info.

http://kb.linksys.com/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=685383&QuestionText=setup%20an%20FTP%20server&SelectName1=&advquery=%5bs%5d%5bRank%2c%2050%3a%5bSum%3a%20setup%20an%20FTP%20server%5d%5bMerge%3a%20%5bThesaurus%3a%20setup%20an%20FTP%20server%5d%5d%5d&infobase=linksysrev.nfo&record={3D6}&softpage=IKW_ENU_JDocView

by vh_s

TIA,

You'll need to explain whether you have a public or private IP address for your cable/dsl.

Private IP address couldn't be addressed from a remote location since what is exposed outside is the IP address of your ISP.

If you got a publicIP, then it shouldn't be a problem.

by chriswales

I am assuming that you are using Private IP addresses since you are using NAT. If this is the case, your "remote" location cannot see the FTP server. Using a VPN solution can help you be able to connect outside your router.

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