How can I host a FTP server behind my router?
To host a FTP server behind a D-Link router, you must open ports 20 (TCP) and 21 (TCP) on your router and point to the computer that is running the FTP server software. Also, configure your FTP software to use Passive Mode. Users on the Internet must use the router´s WAN IP address to access your FTP server and set their client software to Passive Mode.
For the DI-514, DI-524, DI-604 (US only), DI-614+, DI-624, DI-704P(revC), DI-754, DI-764, DI-774, and DI-784:
Step 1 Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). Enter username (admin) and your password (leave blank).
Step 2 Click on Advanced and then click Firewall.
Step 3 Create a new firewall rule:
Click Enabled.
Enter a name (ftp).
Click Allow.
Next to Source, select WAN under interface. In the first box, enter an *. Leave the second box empty.
Next to Destination, select LAN under interface. Enter the IP address of the computer you are running your FTP server from. Leave the second box empty.
Under Protocol, select TCP. In the port range boxes, enter 20 in the first box and 21 in the second box.
Click Always or set a schedule.
Step 4 Click Apply and then Continue to save settings.
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