Making an FTP server with MAC OSX Leopard

Hi,

I have 2 macs at home. I use one of them for work and I want to use the other one as a server. Both of them are running MAC OS 10.5.4 (Note they are not running the MAC OS X Server but just MAC OSX). They are both connected to a router (Netgear FM114P). I have installed PureFTP in the one dedicated to be a server. I have bought a domain name which now points at the external IP of the router, redirected that to the local IP of the server. Also I have open all necessary ports and enabled File Sharing, FTP, Remote Login...

However, I can't access the server. I can from my local network and using the local IP of the server, but I can't access from outside my own network.

Can anybody help?

Many thanks

Jose

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.4)

Posted on Jul 4, 2008 5:02 PM

Jul 7, 2008 12:45 PM in response to josegdie

What about the firewall firmware? Is there any upgrades available?

http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/FM114P.asp

Beta version 1.5r07
Fixed: FTP passive mode didn't work well with short scripts.

This is the latest version: FM114P ProSafe™ Firewall Version 1.5 Release 14

You connect your server via cable, not wireless?

These ports are seemingly open :

Open TCP Port: 21 ftp
Open TCP Port: 23 telnet
Open TCP Port: 80 http

Telnet isn't open in OS X by default I get this when I try to connect: "Connection closed by foreign host."

It looks to me I connect to your firewall not your FTP server.

Close/shut down remote access to the firewall/router.

This router is pretty old, maybe you should buy a new one.