Server and Client behind same router, possible?

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jakkan · #1 Post by **jakkan** » 2007-09-01 21:16

I really need to setup a FTP server for myself! I've realized that FTP servers can come pretty damn handy!

I'm trying to setup both a Mozilla FTP server and client. The server and the test client are behind the same router. So far I haven't been able to contact the server from my client. Could the problem be that both computers have the same external IP or that they are behind the same router?

I chose the port 15432 for the server. Could this have caused a problem?

Other than that I guess it could be the router itself that is keeping me from connecting. Is it normal to have to configurate the router or is FileZilla normally plug n play?

I have a Linksys WRT54GS router. I don't really know how to change settings on it. But if you think it is the router that is causing problems, I will invest the time and will probably figure out how to change the setting.

Thanks for taking your time to read my post!

#2 Post by **boco** » 2007-09-01 21:41

If you intend using the FTP server only in LAN (not Internet), forget the external IP. You have to use the internal one.

Err, by the way, you are using a Filezilla client and server!

jakkan · #3 Post by **jakkan** » 2007-09-01 21:45

Haha, yeah, FileZilla!

I tried connecting using the internal IP as well. That didn't work. What would you say the problem is most likely?

#4 Post by **boco** » 2007-09-01 22:32

- Using WinXP or higher? Check Windows Firewall.
- You should be able to reach the server on the same machine via ftp://localhost:15432
- Unless you use port 21, you must always include the port number

The computer running the server should have a fixed internal IP.