OT: File Server at home
#21
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Re: OT: File Server at home
> Run a secure ftp server on Linux or FreeBSD. Do not run the built in FTP
> server (IIS) in Windows. If you don't know how to set up sftp, find a
> buddy to do it for you. Also, a public server should be on a dedicated
> demiliterized computer.
Tried linux, can't go back there - never heard of freebsd - I'll google it.
I gues by demiliterized you mean nothing of importance on it?
Also, you all are my buddies - I'm the only computer geek in my circle of
friends - I'm always helping them with problems...
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> server (IIS) in Windows. If you don't know how to set up sftp, find a
> buddy to do it for you. Also, a public server should be on a dedicated
> demiliterized computer.
Tried linux, can't go back there - never heard of freebsd - I'll google it.
I gues by demiliterized you mean nothing of importance on it?
Also, you all are my buddies - I'm the only computer geek in my circle of
friends - I'm always helping them with problems...
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Re: File Server at home
HomeBrewer did pass the time by typing:
>> Most ISPs frown on running servers and several actually block port 80 HTTP.
>> So I'd say FTP would be the better option. That and at least on *** they
>> allow FTP providing it's not set up for anonymous access.
>>
>> XP pro comes with a basic FTP service. Read up on any vulerabilites and make
>> sure that box is secure because as soon as you put it up joe-hacker is going
>> to try connecting.
>>
>> Linky > http://www.sofotex.com/download/FTP_Software/
>
>
> I know how to use FTP programs to get files and look at other servers, but I
> tried to set one up as a host and I could never connect to it ( I think the
> software was FTPserver or something like that). I think it was because it
> was behind my router. I also tried to load linux on my old machine - but
> linux proved to be too much of a learning curve. I don't need a server that
> bad.
It is your router. You will have to punch a hole through it so you can
have remote access. Basically you will have to give one of your boxes a
static IP then tell the router to redirect all inbound port 21 traffic to
that IP.
Setting up an FTP server is not the same as using a client. You have to
assign directories for inbound and create accounts, permissions, etc.
My suggestion is do a lot of reading.
If you run any firewall software you might have to configure it to allow
services.
--
DougW
>> Most ISPs frown on running servers and several actually block port 80 HTTP.
>> So I'd say FTP would be the better option. That and at least on *** they
>> allow FTP providing it's not set up for anonymous access.
>>
>> XP pro comes with a basic FTP service. Read up on any vulerabilites and make
>> sure that box is secure because as soon as you put it up joe-hacker is going
>> to try connecting.
>>
>> Linky > http://www.sofotex.com/download/FTP_Software/
>
>
> I know how to use FTP programs to get files and look at other servers, but I
> tried to set one up as a host and I could never connect to it ( I think the
> software was FTPserver or something like that). I think it was because it
> was behind my router. I also tried to load linux on my old machine - but
> linux proved to be too much of a learning curve. I don't need a server that
> bad.
It is your router. You will have to punch a hole through it so you can
have remote access. Basically you will have to give one of your boxes a
static IP then tell the router to redirect all inbound port 21 traffic to
that IP.
Setting up an FTP server is not the same as using a client. You have to
assign directories for inbound and create accounts, permissions, etc.
My suggestion is do a lot of reading.
If you run any firewall software you might have to configure it to allow
services.
--
DougW
#23
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Re: File Server at home
HomeBrewer did pass the time by typing:
>> Most ISPs frown on running servers and several actually block port 80 HTTP.
>> So I'd say FTP would be the better option. That and at least on *** they
>> allow FTP providing it's not set up for anonymous access.
>>
>> XP pro comes with a basic FTP service. Read up on any vulerabilites and make
>> sure that box is secure because as soon as you put it up joe-hacker is going
>> to try connecting.
>>
>> Linky > http://www.sofotex.com/download/FTP_Software/
>
>
> I know how to use FTP programs to get files and look at other servers, but I
> tried to set one up as a host and I could never connect to it ( I think the
> software was FTPserver or something like that). I think it was because it
> was behind my router. I also tried to load linux on my old machine - but
> linux proved to be too much of a learning curve. I don't need a server that
> bad.
It is your router. You will have to punch a hole through it so you can
have remote access. Basically you will have to give one of your boxes a
static IP then tell the router to redirect all inbound port 21 traffic to
that IP.
Setting up an FTP server is not the same as using a client. You have to
assign directories for inbound and create accounts, permissions, etc.
My suggestion is do a lot of reading.
If you run any firewall software you might have to configure it to allow
services.
--
DougW
>> Most ISPs frown on running servers and several actually block port 80 HTTP.
>> So I'd say FTP would be the better option. That and at least on *** they
>> allow FTP providing it's not set up for anonymous access.
>>
>> XP pro comes with a basic FTP service. Read up on any vulerabilites and make
>> sure that box is secure because as soon as you put it up joe-hacker is going
>> to try connecting.
>>
>> Linky > http://www.sofotex.com/download/FTP_Software/
>
>
> I know how to use FTP programs to get files and look at other servers, but I
> tried to set one up as a host and I could never connect to it ( I think the
> software was FTPserver or something like that). I think it was because it
> was behind my router. I also tried to load linux on my old machine - but
> linux proved to be too much of a learning curve. I don't need a server that
> bad.
It is your router. You will have to punch a hole through it so you can
have remote access. Basically you will have to give one of your boxes a
static IP then tell the router to redirect all inbound port 21 traffic to
that IP.
Setting up an FTP server is not the same as using a client. You have to
assign directories for inbound and create accounts, permissions, etc.
My suggestion is do a lot of reading.
If you run any firewall software you might have to configure it to allow
services.
--
DougW
#24
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Re: File Server at home
HomeBrewer did pass the time by typing:
>> Most ISPs frown on running servers and several actually block port 80 HTTP.
>> So I'd say FTP would be the better option. That and at least on *** they
>> allow FTP providing it's not set up for anonymous access.
>>
>> XP pro comes with a basic FTP service. Read up on any vulerabilites and make
>> sure that box is secure because as soon as you put it up joe-hacker is going
>> to try connecting.
>>
>> Linky > http://www.sofotex.com/download/FTP_Software/
>
>
> I know how to use FTP programs to get files and look at other servers, but I
> tried to set one up as a host and I could never connect to it ( I think the
> software was FTPserver or something like that). I think it was because it
> was behind my router. I also tried to load linux on my old machine - but
> linux proved to be too much of a learning curve. I don't need a server that
> bad.
It is your router. You will have to punch a hole through it so you can
have remote access. Basically you will have to give one of your boxes a
static IP then tell the router to redirect all inbound port 21 traffic to
that IP.
Setting up an FTP server is not the same as using a client. You have to
assign directories for inbound and create accounts, permissions, etc.
My suggestion is do a lot of reading.
If you run any firewall software you might have to configure it to allow
services.
--
DougW
>> Most ISPs frown on running servers and several actually block port 80 HTTP.
>> So I'd say FTP would be the better option. That and at least on *** they
>> allow FTP providing it's not set up for anonymous access.
>>
>> XP pro comes with a basic FTP service. Read up on any vulerabilites and make
>> sure that box is secure because as soon as you put it up joe-hacker is going
>> to try connecting.
>>
>> Linky > http://www.sofotex.com/download/FTP_Software/
>
>
> I know how to use FTP programs to get files and look at other servers, but I
> tried to set one up as a host and I could never connect to it ( I think the
> software was FTPserver or something like that). I think it was because it
> was behind my router. I also tried to load linux on my old machine - but
> linux proved to be too much of a learning curve. I don't need a server that
> bad.
It is your router. You will have to punch a hole through it so you can
have remote access. Basically you will have to give one of your boxes a
static IP then tell the router to redirect all inbound port 21 traffic to
that IP.
Setting up an FTP server is not the same as using a client. You have to
assign directories for inbound and create accounts, permissions, etc.
My suggestion is do a lot of reading.
If you run any firewall software you might have to configure it to allow
services.
--
DougW
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Re: File Server at home
HomeBrewer did pass the time by typing:
>> Most ISPs frown on running servers and several actually block port 80 HTTP.
>> So I'd say FTP would be the better option. That and at least on *** they
>> allow FTP providing it's not set up for anonymous access.
>>
>> XP pro comes with a basic FTP service. Read up on any vulerabilites and make
>> sure that box is secure because as soon as you put it up joe-hacker is going
>> to try connecting.
>>
>> Linky > http://www.sofotex.com/download/FTP_Software/
>
>
> I know how to use FTP programs to get files and look at other servers, but I
> tried to set one up as a host and I could never connect to it ( I think the
> software was FTPserver or something like that). I think it was because it
> was behind my router. I also tried to load linux on my old machine - but
> linux proved to be too much of a learning curve. I don't need a server that
> bad.
It is your router. You will have to punch a hole through it so you can
have remote access. Basically you will have to give one of your boxes a
static IP then tell the router to redirect all inbound port 21 traffic to
that IP.
Setting up an FTP server is not the same as using a client. You have to
assign directories for inbound and create accounts, permissions, etc.
My suggestion is do a lot of reading.
If you run any firewall software you might have to configure it to allow
services.
--
DougW
>> Most ISPs frown on running servers and several actually block port 80 HTTP.
>> So I'd say FTP would be the better option. That and at least on *** they
>> allow FTP providing it's not set up for anonymous access.
>>
>> XP pro comes with a basic FTP service. Read up on any vulerabilites and make
>> sure that box is secure because as soon as you put it up joe-hacker is going
>> to try connecting.
>>
>> Linky > http://www.sofotex.com/download/FTP_Software/
>
>
> I know how to use FTP programs to get files and look at other servers, but I
> tried to set one up as a host and I could never connect to it ( I think the
> software was FTPserver or something like that). I think it was because it
> was behind my router. I also tried to load linux on my old machine - but
> linux proved to be too much of a learning curve. I don't need a server that
> bad.
It is your router. You will have to punch a hole through it so you can
have remote access. Basically you will have to give one of your boxes a
static IP then tell the router to redirect all inbound port 21 traffic to
that IP.
Setting up an FTP server is not the same as using a client. You have to
assign directories for inbound and create accounts, permissions, etc.
My suggestion is do a lot of reading.
If you run any firewall software you might have to configure it to allow
services.
--
DougW
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Re: File Server at home
e-mail me and i'll work with you offline...
HomeBrewer wrote:
>>Most ISPs frown on running servers and several actually block port 80
>
> HTTP.
>
>>So I'd say FTP would be the better option. That and at least on *** they
>
> allow
>
>>FTP providing it's not set up for anonymous access.
>>
>>XP pro comes with a basic FTP service. Read up on any vulerabilites and
>
> make
>
>>sure that box is secure because as soon as you put it up joe-hacker is
>
> going
>
>>to try connecting.
>>
>>Linky > http://www.sofotex.com/download/FTP_Software/
>
>
>
> I know how to use FTP programs to get files and look at other servers, but I
> tried to set one up as a host and I could never connect to it ( I think the
> software was FTPserver or something like that). I think it was because it
> was behind my router. I also tried to load linux on my old machine - but
> linux proved to be too much of a learning curve. I don't need a server that
> bad.
>
> Basically I would just like to have the computer sitting there hosting files
> for me. I think I have to mess with my router settings and have it do some
> of the work. Or maybe I can't even have a ftp server behind a router, I
> don't know.
>
HomeBrewer wrote:
>>Most ISPs frown on running servers and several actually block port 80
>
> HTTP.
>
>>So I'd say FTP would be the better option. That and at least on *** they
>
> allow
>
>>FTP providing it's not set up for anonymous access.
>>
>>XP pro comes with a basic FTP service. Read up on any vulerabilites and
>
> make
>
>>sure that box is secure because as soon as you put it up joe-hacker is
>
> going
>
>>to try connecting.
>>
>>Linky > http://www.sofotex.com/download/FTP_Software/
>
>
>
> I know how to use FTP programs to get files and look at other servers, but I
> tried to set one up as a host and I could never connect to it ( I think the
> software was FTPserver or something like that). I think it was because it
> was behind my router. I also tried to load linux on my old machine - but
> linux proved to be too much of a learning curve. I don't need a server that
> bad.
>
> Basically I would just like to have the computer sitting there hosting files
> for me. I think I have to mess with my router settings and have it do some
> of the work. Or maybe I can't even have a ftp server behind a router, I
> don't know.
>
#27
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Re: File Server at home
e-mail me and i'll work with you offline...
HomeBrewer wrote:
>>Most ISPs frown on running servers and several actually block port 80
>
> HTTP.
>
>>So I'd say FTP would be the better option. That and at least on *** they
>
> allow
>
>>FTP providing it's not set up for anonymous access.
>>
>>XP pro comes with a basic FTP service. Read up on any vulerabilites and
>
> make
>
>>sure that box is secure because as soon as you put it up joe-hacker is
>
> going
>
>>to try connecting.
>>
>>Linky > http://www.sofotex.com/download/FTP_Software/
>
>
>
> I know how to use FTP programs to get files and look at other servers, but I
> tried to set one up as a host and I could never connect to it ( I think the
> software was FTPserver or something like that). I think it was because it
> was behind my router. I also tried to load linux on my old machine - but
> linux proved to be too much of a learning curve. I don't need a server that
> bad.
>
> Basically I would just like to have the computer sitting there hosting files
> for me. I think I have to mess with my router settings and have it do some
> of the work. Or maybe I can't even have a ftp server behind a router, I
> don't know.
>
HomeBrewer wrote:
>>Most ISPs frown on running servers and several actually block port 80
>
> HTTP.
>
>>So I'd say FTP would be the better option. That and at least on *** they
>
> allow
>
>>FTP providing it's not set up for anonymous access.
>>
>>XP pro comes with a basic FTP service. Read up on any vulerabilites and
>
> make
>
>>sure that box is secure because as soon as you put it up joe-hacker is
>
> going
>
>>to try connecting.
>>
>>Linky > http://www.sofotex.com/download/FTP_Software/
>
>
>
> I know how to use FTP programs to get files and look at other servers, but I
> tried to set one up as a host and I could never connect to it ( I think the
> software was FTPserver or something like that). I think it was because it
> was behind my router. I also tried to load linux on my old machine - but
> linux proved to be too much of a learning curve. I don't need a server that
> bad.
>
> Basically I would just like to have the computer sitting there hosting files
> for me. I think I have to mess with my router settings and have it do some
> of the work. Or maybe I can't even have a ftp server behind a router, I
> don't know.
>
#28
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Re: File Server at home
e-mail me and i'll work with you offline...
HomeBrewer wrote:
>>Most ISPs frown on running servers and several actually block port 80
>
> HTTP.
>
>>So I'd say FTP would be the better option. That and at least on *** they
>
> allow
>
>>FTP providing it's not set up for anonymous access.
>>
>>XP pro comes with a basic FTP service. Read up on any vulerabilites and
>
> make
>
>>sure that box is secure because as soon as you put it up joe-hacker is
>
> going
>
>>to try connecting.
>>
>>Linky > http://www.sofotex.com/download/FTP_Software/
>
>
>
> I know how to use FTP programs to get files and look at other servers, but I
> tried to set one up as a host and I could never connect to it ( I think the
> software was FTPserver or something like that). I think it was because it
> was behind my router. I also tried to load linux on my old machine - but
> linux proved to be too much of a learning curve. I don't need a server that
> bad.
>
> Basically I would just like to have the computer sitting there hosting files
> for me. I think I have to mess with my router settings and have it do some
> of the work. Or maybe I can't even have a ftp server behind a router, I
> don't know.
>
HomeBrewer wrote:
>>Most ISPs frown on running servers and several actually block port 80
>
> HTTP.
>
>>So I'd say FTP would be the better option. That and at least on *** they
>
> allow
>
>>FTP providing it's not set up for anonymous access.
>>
>>XP pro comes with a basic FTP service. Read up on any vulerabilites and
>
> make
>
>>sure that box is secure because as soon as you put it up joe-hacker is
>
> going
>
>>to try connecting.
>>
>>Linky > http://www.sofotex.com/download/FTP_Software/
>
>
>
> I know how to use FTP programs to get files and look at other servers, but I
> tried to set one up as a host and I could never connect to it ( I think the
> software was FTPserver or something like that). I think it was because it
> was behind my router. I also tried to load linux on my old machine - but
> linux proved to be too much of a learning curve. I don't need a server that
> bad.
>
> Basically I would just like to have the computer sitting there hosting files
> for me. I think I have to mess with my router settings and have it do some
> of the work. Or maybe I can't even have a ftp server behind a router, I
> don't know.
>
#29
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Re: File Server at home
e-mail me and i'll work with you offline...
HomeBrewer wrote:
>>Most ISPs frown on running servers and several actually block port 80
>
> HTTP.
>
>>So I'd say FTP would be the better option. That and at least on *** they
>
> allow
>
>>FTP providing it's not set up for anonymous access.
>>
>>XP pro comes with a basic FTP service. Read up on any vulerabilites and
>
> make
>
>>sure that box is secure because as soon as you put it up joe-hacker is
>
> going
>
>>to try connecting.
>>
>>Linky > http://www.sofotex.com/download/FTP_Software/
>
>
>
> I know how to use FTP programs to get files and look at other servers, but I
> tried to set one up as a host and I could never connect to it ( I think the
> software was FTPserver or something like that). I think it was because it
> was behind my router. I also tried to load linux on my old machine - but
> linux proved to be too much of a learning curve. I don't need a server that
> bad.
>
> Basically I would just like to have the computer sitting there hosting files
> for me. I think I have to mess with my router settings and have it do some
> of the work. Or maybe I can't even have a ftp server behind a router, I
> don't know.
>
HomeBrewer wrote:
>>Most ISPs frown on running servers and several actually block port 80
>
> HTTP.
>
>>So I'd say FTP would be the better option. That and at least on *** they
>
> allow
>
>>FTP providing it's not set up for anonymous access.
>>
>>XP pro comes with a basic FTP service. Read up on any vulerabilites and
>
> make
>
>>sure that box is secure because as soon as you put it up joe-hacker is
>
> going
>
>>to try connecting.
>>
>>Linky > http://www.sofotex.com/download/FTP_Software/
>
>
>
> I know how to use FTP programs to get files and look at other servers, but I
> tried to set one up as a host and I could never connect to it ( I think the
> software was FTPserver or something like that). I think it was because it
> was behind my router. I also tried to load linux on my old machine - but
> linux proved to be too much of a learning curve. I don't need a server that
> bad.
>
> Basically I would just like to have the computer sitting there hosting files
> for me. I think I have to mess with my router settings and have it do some
> of the work. Or maybe I can't even have a ftp server behind a router, I
> don't know.
>
#30
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Re: OT: File Server at home
HomeBrewer proclaimed:
>>Run a secure ftp server on Linux or FreeBSD. Do not run the built in FTP
>>server (IIS) in Windows. If you don't know how to set up sftp, find a
>>buddy to do it for you. Also, a public server should be on a dedicated
>>demiliterized computer.
>
>
> Tried linux, can't go back there - never heard of freebsd - I'll google it.
> I gues by demiliterized you mean nothing of importance on it?
FreeBSD was pretty popular about 10 years ago among small to medium
sized ISP's.
>>Run a secure ftp server on Linux or FreeBSD. Do not run the built in FTP
>>server (IIS) in Windows. If you don't know how to set up sftp, find a
>>buddy to do it for you. Also, a public server should be on a dedicated
>>demiliterized computer.
>
>
> Tried linux, can't go back there - never heard of freebsd - I'll google it.
> I gues by demiliterized you mean nothing of importance on it?
FreeBSD was pretty popular about 10 years ago among small to medium
sized ISP's.