Marona
02-01-2005, 12:34 PM
How to set your own ftp server. By:Marona
Most FTP servers here run on cable or LAN.If you have dial up,do not read further because it'll confuse the fuggin hell out of you.
Now let's begin.
First,Download a FTP server manager.For example,here is a bulletproof one I will give examples for. http://archive.digitalcandle.com/ftpsetup.exe .Then follow the instructions to install.
Before we get to open it,let's set up a few things first.
Most Ips are required to be in a dynamic hosts.To be in other words,your ip alone will probably not work.A site to get a dynamic ip is http://www.dyndns.org.
Register there and once getting a verification email,it should lead you to a service choice.Click on Dynamic DNS.
Now it will say something like you have not set a host yet(doh).Click on Add host.These things will strike your attention:hostname,ip address,wildcard,and mail exchanger.
For hostname,type in any name you like(if available)and select your hostname on the drop down menu.Don't worry the name doesn't matter.
The Ip Address should be in automatically which should be right.If not,just retype in your address.
Yes,you need to enable wildcard.
No,you don't need to enable mail exchanger.
There you go!Just click on Add host and you have a hostname!!!
Just a note,if you do not modify your host regularly it will be deleted.To help you keep up,you will get an email saying that your host on the site is inactive.
Now time to edit your ports.This is REAL important.
Type this into your local browser.Lets say your ip is 1.1.1.1.You need to type this in: http://1.1.1.1
edit:if you cannot connect to ur ip,try your lan.If that does not work,it could be your security of your cable.
edit2:if you have trouble forwarding ports.. www.portforward.com (http://www.portforward.com)
edit3:21 is ftp.22 is not found yet.80 is http;it;s okay to mix and match when you're running a server,but not generally acceptable.ports below 1024 are reserved for various protocols.If you want to use a port other than 21,the best idea would be to use something above 1024.
edit4:to find out what each port means... http://www.iss.net/security_center/advice/Exploits/Ports/default.html
Something should pop up within that browser.Just type in the password 'admin'.Then you will go to a page.This is where you configure your internet.
Try looking around for forwarding ports.I got there on Linksys cable by going to advanced options and then click forwarding.
This is what I get when I get to my page.
http://www.boomspeed.com/reln/tutorial1.JPG
The red circles mark as important.When you first look on your left,you should have a port number something like that.And importantly,you need to enable the TCP.
The lan ip address indicates what lan your port is on.If the lan ip is wrong,change it to the right one.
Now on the way right,this enables the port.heh of course you need that.
Now to select your port number.Most people use different ones.But for example,try 21 to 22.And do the procedures.
Just click apply or a confirm button and we are done with that part!
Now before we get into the ftp server stuff...
Make a folder to put all your files that is want to be hosted.For example,Make a folder named'Files here'and put all the files or folders you want hosted in there.
Now on to ftp...
Open the ftp server.and click on this icon.http://www.boomspeed.com/reln/tutorial2.JPG
There should be a white box in that window to your right.Right click 'add' and fill in the account info.
Select that account and look onto your left,there should be a white square box.Right click 'add' and select folder.
http://www.boomspeed.com/reln/tutorial3.JPG
As you see the check boxes,the selections of read,append,list,and +subdirs are required for a download account.DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT SELECT DELETE.Note:If the filename is scratched out,that means it does not exist.
Now lets say you want an upload account...create an acct using the same procedure...
http://www.boomspeed.com/reln/tutorial4.JPG
The selections of this account are Write,append,make,list,and +subdirs.It is recommended using a upload folder for this account.
Now off to the next option...Selectr Miscellanious on your left.
http://www.boomspeed.com/reln/tutorial5.JPG
Enable Account is important as it gives people permission to log in.
Time out is recommended to be 300.
Select the Max number of users that your server can handle.Uncheck for unlimited(not recommended).
Select the number of times an ip can connect.Uncheck for infinite(not recommended either).
Now exit this window.And click on this button.http://www.boomspeed.com/reln/tutorial6.JPG
http://www.boomspeed.com/reln/tutorial7.JPG
The listening on port number is important.Put in your port number that your server will be using.Now on your left,select options.
http://www.boomspeed.com/reln/tutorial8.JPG
These selections are important for the options section.Now go on to advanced.
http://www.boomspeed.com/reln/tutorial9.JPG
The sending buffer is set automatically.The selections on the top are required.Now for the bottom,its recommended to select anti-hammer.select the numbers for the anti hammering.But the ones on this picture is a recommended selection.
Don't worry we're almost done.Now on your left,select Multi Ip settings then passive mode.
http://www.boomspeed.com/reln/tutorial10.JPG
The selection of Passive mode is important.So is dynamic ip.But let's do the bottom first.The ports of your firewall should have shown when you were editting your ports,which should have been the first line or anywhere before you have added ports.
Now enter your dynamic host and click test.
If your ip pops up,that means your host is active!Congradulations!You just set up your own ftp server!
This tutorial is copyrighted to Marona,mirror 26 of rpgamers.net.Any distributing or changing is prohibited.Therefore you shall suffer a bloody death and the putties will kill you.Be warned...
Most FTP servers here run on cable or LAN.If you have dial up,do not read further because it'll confuse the fuggin hell out of you.
Now let's begin.
First,Download a FTP server manager.For example,here is a bulletproof one I will give examples for. http://archive.digitalcandle.com/ftpsetup.exe .Then follow the instructions to install.
Before we get to open it,let's set up a few things first.
Most Ips are required to be in a dynamic hosts.To be in other words,your ip alone will probably not work.A site to get a dynamic ip is http://www.dyndns.org.
Register there and once getting a verification email,it should lead you to a service choice.Click on Dynamic DNS.
Now it will say something like you have not set a host yet(doh).Click on Add host.These things will strike your attention:hostname,ip address,wildcard,and mail exchanger.
For hostname,type in any name you like(if available)and select your hostname on the drop down menu.Don't worry the name doesn't matter.
The Ip Address should be in automatically which should be right.If not,just retype in your address.
Yes,you need to enable wildcard.
No,you don't need to enable mail exchanger.
There you go!Just click on Add host and you have a hostname!!!
Just a note,if you do not modify your host regularly it will be deleted.To help you keep up,you will get an email saying that your host on the site is inactive.
Now time to edit your ports.This is REAL important.
Type this into your local browser.Lets say your ip is 1.1.1.1.You need to type this in: http://1.1.1.1
edit:if you cannot connect to ur ip,try your lan.If that does not work,it could be your security of your cable.
edit2:if you have trouble forwarding ports.. www.portforward.com (http://www.portforward.com)
edit3:21 is ftp.22 is not found yet.80 is http;it;s okay to mix and match when you're running a server,but not generally acceptable.ports below 1024 are reserved for various protocols.If you want to use a port other than 21,the best idea would be to use something above 1024.
edit4:to find out what each port means... http://www.iss.net/security_center/advice/Exploits/Ports/default.html
Something should pop up within that browser.Just type in the password 'admin'.Then you will go to a page.This is where you configure your internet.
Try looking around for forwarding ports.I got there on Linksys cable by going to advanced options and then click forwarding.
This is what I get when I get to my page.
http://www.boomspeed.com/reln/tutorial1.JPG
The red circles mark as important.When you first look on your left,you should have a port number something like that.And importantly,you need to enable the TCP.
The lan ip address indicates what lan your port is on.If the lan ip is wrong,change it to the right one.
Now on the way right,this enables the port.heh of course you need that.
Now to select your port number.Most people use different ones.But for example,try 21 to 22.And do the procedures.
Just click apply or a confirm button and we are done with that part!
Now before we get into the ftp server stuff...
Make a folder to put all your files that is want to be hosted.For example,Make a folder named'Files here'and put all the files or folders you want hosted in there.
Now on to ftp...
Open the ftp server.and click on this icon.http://www.boomspeed.com/reln/tutorial2.JPG
There should be a white box in that window to your right.Right click 'add' and fill in the account info.
Select that account and look onto your left,there should be a white square box.Right click 'add' and select folder.
http://www.boomspeed.com/reln/tutorial3.JPG
As you see the check boxes,the selections of read,append,list,and +subdirs are required for a download account.DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT SELECT DELETE.Note:If the filename is scratched out,that means it does not exist.
Now lets say you want an upload account...create an acct using the same procedure...
http://www.boomspeed.com/reln/tutorial4.JPG
The selections of this account are Write,append,make,list,and +subdirs.It is recommended using a upload folder for this account.
Now off to the next option...Selectr Miscellanious on your left.
http://www.boomspeed.com/reln/tutorial5.JPG
Enable Account is important as it gives people permission to log in.
Time out is recommended to be 300.
Select the Max number of users that your server can handle.Uncheck for unlimited(not recommended).
Select the number of times an ip can connect.Uncheck for infinite(not recommended either).
Now exit this window.And click on this button.http://www.boomspeed.com/reln/tutorial6.JPG
http://www.boomspeed.com/reln/tutorial7.JPG
The listening on port number is important.Put in your port number that your server will be using.Now on your left,select options.
http://www.boomspeed.com/reln/tutorial8.JPG
These selections are important for the options section.Now go on to advanced.
http://www.boomspeed.com/reln/tutorial9.JPG
The sending buffer is set automatically.The selections on the top are required.Now for the bottom,its recommended to select anti-hammer.select the numbers for the anti hammering.But the ones on this picture is a recommended selection.
Don't worry we're almost done.Now on your left,select Multi Ip settings then passive mode.
http://www.boomspeed.com/reln/tutorial10.JPG
The selection of Passive mode is important.So is dynamic ip.But let's do the bottom first.The ports of your firewall should have shown when you were editting your ports,which should have been the first line or anywhere before you have added ports.
Now enter your dynamic host and click test.
If your ip pops up,that means your host is active!Congradulations!You just set up your own ftp server!
This tutorial is copyrighted to Marona,mirror 26 of rpgamers.net.Any distributing or changing is prohibited.Therefore you shall suffer a bloody death and the putties will kill you.Be warned...