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terpfan
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Wed Nov 17, 2004 10:31 pm Post subject:
Can't send files home |
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Hi gang,
I've beeen using Verizon DSL for a couple years now and have had no
probs at all. I am interested in sending files from my work computer
to my home computer. Initially, i installed a copy of Guildftp for
the ftp server and tried:
# ftp 123.123.123.123 <- dynamic ip address for home computer
Nothing returned, so i did a traceroute from my work computer to the
home ip. It stopped out at what appears to be a Verizon DSL router,
never connecting to my home machine. I called the Verizon Tech guys
and they basically said that they didn't have the training to answer
this kind of question. I was told that they don't block ftp at all
(thought they might block it because ftp is not secure). The only
other option I can think of would be to try to find a windows-based
scp server to run at home and would accept incoming scp connections.
But the more i think about it, the problem really lies on the actual
physical (or in this case lack thereof) connection. Any ideas?
Terp |
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David Efflandt
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Wed Nov 17, 2004 10:31 pm Post subject:
Re: Can't send files home |
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On 17 Nov 2004 09:31:41 -0800, terpfan <jdriver@ngeo.com> wrote:
| Quote: | Hi gang,
I've beeen using Verizon DSL for a couple years now and have had no
probs at all. I am interested in sending files from my work computer
to my home computer. Initially, i installed a copy of Guildftp for
the ftp server and tried:
# ftp 123.123.123.123 <- dynamic ip address for home computer
Nothing returned, so i did a traceroute from my work computer to the
home ip. It stopped out at what appears to be a Verizon DSL router,
never connecting to my home machine. I called the Verizon Tech guys
and they basically said that they didn't have the training to answer
this kind of question. I was told that they don't block ftp at all
(thought they might block it because ftp is not secure). The only
other option I can think of would be to try to find a windows-based
scp server to run at home and would accept incoming scp connections.
But the more i think about it, the problem really lies on the actual
physical (or in this case lack thereof) connection. Any ideas?
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What connects your home PC to Verizon (is PPPoE on your PC or is it
behind a NAT router)?
Maybe that is blocking ping.
Maybe that is blocking or not forwarding port 21 to your home PC.
Is your work PC behind a NAT router, or does it use a proxy?
There may be a problem connecting ftp-data port 20 for ACTIVE mode or
other random ports used for PASSIVE mode. But I forget which way those
ports need to be open.
I know I had trouble just trying to use an ftp client behind a broadband
router in ACTIVE or PASSIVE mode unless I set that PC as DMZ in router.
But I now use Linux as pppoe/firewall/router which with proper settings
can properly handle ftp. |
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Alan
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Thu Nov 18, 2004 1:43 am Post subject:
Re: Can't send files home |
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"terpfan" <jdriver@ngeo.com> wrote in message
news:aa78e4a4.0411170931.5af456f6@posting.google.com...
| Quote: | Hi gang,
I've beeen using Verizon DSL for a couple years now and have had no
probs at all. I am interested in sending files from my work computer
to my home computer. Initially, i installed a copy of Guildftp for
the ftp server and tried:
# ftp 123.123.123.123 <- dynamic ip address for home computer
Nothing returned, so i did a traceroute from my work computer to the
home ip. It stopped out at what appears to be a Verizon DSL router,
never connecting to my home machine. I called the Verizon Tech guys
and they basically said that they didn't have the training to answer
this kind of question. I was told that they don't block ftp at all
(thought they might block it because ftp is not secure). The only
other option I can think of would be to try to find a windows-based
scp server to run at home and would accept incoming scp connections.
But the more i think about it, the problem really lies on the actual
physical (or in this case lack thereof) connection. Any ideas?
Terp
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If your files are a reasonable size (< 10MB, as that is your limit), do what
I do- email them to yourself from work, and pick them up at home. |
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Gary A. Edelstein
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Fri Nov 19, 2004 11:57 pm Post subject:
Re: Can't send files home |
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On 17 Nov 2004 09:31:41 -0800, jdriver@ngeo.com (terpfan) wrote:
| Quote: | Hi gang,
I've beeen using Verizon DSL for a couple years now and have had no
probs at all. I am interested in sending files from my work computer
to my home computer. Initially, i installed a copy of Guildftp for
the ftp server and tried:
# ftp 123.123.123.123 <- dynamic ip address for home computer
Nothing returned, so i did a traceroute from my work computer to the
home ip. It stopped out at what appears to be a Verizon DSL router,
never connecting to my home machine. I called the Verizon Tech guys
and they basically said that they didn't have the training to answer
this kind of question. I was told that they don't block ftp at all
(thought they might block it because ftp is not secure). The only
other option I can think of would be to try to find a windows-based
scp server to run at home and would accept incoming scp connections.
But the more i think about it, the problem really lies on the actual
physical (or in this case lack thereof) connection. Any ideas?
Provided that your provider allows this, the ports for ftp have to be |
visible on the internet, and forwarded through any NAT and software
firewall you have on your system.
It may be easier to use a file storage service or email. I use Yahoo
Briefcase and like it.
Gary E
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