Setting up an FTP

Nolf-JobNolf-Job Inside each and every one of you!
edited November 2003 in Science & Tech
I'd like to set up an ftp so I can access files on my computer in my apt when I'm in lab or on campus somewhere. Can anyone guide me in the right direction as far as what I need and any safety concerns as far as networking goes?

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  • SputnikSputnik Worcester, MA
    edited October 2003
    basic stuff:

    Setup a good firewall, just to make sure
    set it up so taht only users can access the data, no anonymous ftp access.

    networking wise, jsut so long as your know your IP (it's static right?) you should be fine


    can't say that i know any free windows-based FTP server software, so sorry i can't help you there
  • JBJB Carlsbad, CA
    edited October 2003
    If you are running XP you could use remote desktop and access your files that way
  • profdlpprofdlp The Holy City Of Westlake, Ohio
    edited October 2003
    I'm still an utter noob at doing this sort of thing, but I'm trying to learn. You might find some freeware here to get you started.

    Good Luck! :wave:
  • TheSmJTheSmJ
    edited October 2003
    Free Windows FTP software: Guild FTPd.

    Thats' what I've been using.
  • Nolf-JobNolf-Job Inside each and every one of you!
    edited October 2003
    Decided to go with GuildFTPd, thanks smj
  • ArmoArmo Mr. Nice Guy Is Dead,Only Aqua Remains Member
    edited October 2003
    Remote desktop is gonna be VERY VERY slow, but u can get to EVERY file on ur computer. i used to use bulletproof ftp to do it, just make sure that u set up only 1 user and password that can access it at a time
  • TemplarTemplar You first.
    edited October 2003
    Running on 4 hours of sleep.. lets see if I can think.

    Might wanna get a hardware firewall (a router of some sorts). A software firewall will work though. I just prefer having routers do that job.

    Make sure to grab any Windows Updates you've not gotten yet. I just updated myself.

    Read through the contract with your ISP (if you have a copy) and see if they allow servers (Most DON'T, and the ones that do are DSL). If you don't have the contract, try to look around their website. As a last resort, try calling them and asking them (if you wanna be paranoid, from a number you haven't given them. Say you're looking for a webserver deal for cheap :) ).

    It's against Charter's contract to run a server of any type, and if you're caught, you get your Pipeline service pulled for 2 years. I only have to assume this is for every other cable ISP. Cable sucks for uploading anyway :)
  • DexterDexter Vancouver, BC Canada
    edited October 2003
    I know you already picked some software, but if it turns out that you don't like it, I reccomend Serv-U.

    I have been using this to run a small office FTP server for years, and it works great!

    Dexter...
  • EMTEMT Seattle, WA Icrontian
    edited October 2003
    It sounds like you're on a college campus; if you're going to be hosting anything halfway important (ie that you don't want interested parties to be able to gain access to), I would run an SSH-SCP server or tunnel the FTP over SSL or SSH so that it is very difficult for sniffers to get your password or the transferred data.
  • Nolf-JobNolf-Job Inside each and every one of you!
    edited October 2003
    I have a hardware firewall and am on Verizon DSL. EMT could you explain a little bit more about an SSH-SCP server or what I would need.
  • GobblesGobbles Ventura California
    edited October 2003
    Serv U ftp server... Ive used it in the past.. Its wicked simple to set up and the user accounts are very customizable. I find it to be my personal favorite.

    Gobbles
  • EMTEMT Seattle, WA Icrontian
    edited October 2003
    What I've used is cygwin (Unix console etc. for Windows). I got the OpenSSH server for running under Cygwin and SCP (Secure Copy) worked fine.

    The concept behind it is this. SSH (Secure Shell) was originally like an encrypted telnet - host and client exchange public keys and decode with private keys. It's pretty infeasible for someone who sniffs the entire connection to get your password or the data that passed. So they decided to add file transfer capability to SSH - this is called SCP. Your password and data are safe if transferred over SCP, althogh the speed may be impacted.

    I'm sure there are other secure file transfer methods but this is the one I'm familiar with. You might try looking for a simple SSH server that includes SCP capabilities... I really don't know the technical foundation for how SCP and SSH are related, but SCP works on the SSH servers I've used.
  • QCumberQCumber Edmonton AB Canada
    edited November 2003
    Another good freebie package for Windows is FileZilla FTP Server:

    http://filezilla.sourceforge.net/

    It's simple to setup, but lacks many of the features of the other products mentioned in this thread. I use it on a couple of my Windoze boxen at work.
  • EnverexEnverex Worcester, UK Icrontian
    edited November 2003
    Another good FTP that I used when my server was on Windows was Cerberus FTP. Worked straight out the box with no hassle. Not the most configureable program ever, but it worked well and is east to set up accounts and sharing.

    NS
  • test_tube_tonytest_tube_tony Dallas TX Member
    edited November 2003
    I just use IIS. Its simple to figure out, and it does its job.
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