FileZilla on WHS - ftp works but no folders
I setup FileZilla on Windows Home Server and tested my connection on ftptest.net successfully but I do not see the folders and cannot successfully copy files.
It has to be a FileZilla setup issue but I cannot figure it out.
It has to be a FileZilla setup issue but I cannot figure it out.
Gerwin Jansen
Did you create users in FileZilla server and grant them read or write access to shares / folders on your WHS machine?
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yes I did. I created 2 groups also.
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I just shared a folder in Users on Filezilla to my user file. Now I see a folder when I ftp but the folder is the name of my user and the folder is in the FTPusers folder on c:\.
The instructions at: http://computingondemand.com/filezilla-ftp-server-on-whs say to create FTPusers on the c, and share the folders through Filezilla's interface (through groups, not users) that are shared on whs.
The instructions at: http://computingondemand.com/filezilla-ftp-server-on-whs say to create FTPusers on the c, and share the folders through Filezilla's interface (through groups, not users) that are shared on whs.
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Yes, I was able to recreate what you did above successfully. Thank you.
What isn't working is when I use groups and try to connect to my WHS "windows home server".
The way you showed me (users) is working and I can use it for now but I really wanted to set it up like the link about.
What isn't working is when I use groups and try to connect to my WHS "windows home server".
The way you showed me (users) is working and I can use it for now but I really wanted to set it up like the link about.
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I actually connected to the FTPusers folder but could not see any folders (just an empty /folder.
I could not ftp anything to this empty / folder
It has to be the way I am configuring the FileZilla software.
I will test what you did above and get back to you.
Thank you.
I could not ftp anything to this empty / folder
It has to be the way I am configuring the FileZilla software.
I will test what you did above and get back to you.
Thank you.
This sounds like an issue with your Passive FTP settings. The server is connecting on port 21 for the initial connection, but with passive mode, it switches to a separate port when you list directory contents, copy files, change folders (data transfer).
To fix this issue:
To fix this issue:
Check/Limit your Passive FTP Port range here:
http://wiki.filezilla-project.org/Network_Configuration#Passive_mode_2
http://wiki.filezilla-project.org/Network_Configuration#Passive_mode_2
Make sure those ports are open in the server firewall (hardware firewall/software Windows Firewall, etc.)
Make sure this port range is forwarding to the WHS server in your network.
Make sure those ports are open in your client outbound firewall ruleset.
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gerwinjansen:
That worked. Thank you.
pete-mcpetey:
I will research this. Thank you.
That worked. Thank you.
pete-mcpetey:
I will research this. Thank you.
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still can't connect outside of my network. must be a router issue.
> must be a router issue
Maybe, what network components (switches/routers/modems etc) are there between your FTP client and the (WHS) server you are trying to FTP to?
Maybe, what network components (switches/routers/modems etc) are there between your FTP client and the (WHS) server you are trying to FTP to?
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Belkin Router N450 F9K1003 v1 (01A)
Optonline Cablevision ISP Modem - arris tm802g
Optonline Cablevision ISP Modem - arris tm802g
Hi, looked at your modem, cannot find any options that mention a built-in firewall.
Your router however has a built-in firewall that needs to be configured in case you want to allow access from outside to your WHS server using FTP. I'm assuming that you didn't do this already.
What you have to do is to forward port 21 for FTP to your WHS server using this procedure. I'm assuming that your WHS server is connected wired to your router.
The procedure above is for setting up access from outside your network, you should be able to test FTP funtionality from inside using a wired or WiFi connection.
Note that you should set a difficult password for the user your'e granting FTP acces from the outside. This to prevent unauthorized access from the outside. You should monitor your FTP server logs and WHS logs as well.
Your router however has a built-in firewall that needs to be configured in case you want to allow access from outside to your WHS server using FTP. I'm assuming that you didn't do this already.
What you have to do is to forward port 21 for FTP to your WHS server using this procedure. I'm assuming that your WHS server is connected wired to your router.
The procedure above is for setting up access from outside your network, you should be able to test FTP funtionality from inside using a wired or WiFi connection.
Note that you should set a difficult password for the user your'e granting FTP acces from the outside. This to prevent unauthorized access from the outside. You should monitor your FTP server logs and WHS logs as well.
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Yes, I have port 21 open to my WHS. I will test with the open port check tool tonight.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Try resetting your router. Port 21 will work but passive FTP switches to an alternate, random port which needs to be open in your outbound firewall and router config.
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FileZilla on WHS is now working. I reset the router and then ran the WHS connection configuration again. This worked.
Thank you all
Thank you all
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