Firewall

[Jonzin]

i have problem with my ftp server. it doesnt work with the firewall. like it blocks it completely.

[Windows7ge]

You're going to need to be more descriptive. Are you trying to access the server over a local network or are you trying to remote in from another network? And is it really FTP or are you using SFTP?

[Jonzin]

its from local/3g/other wi-fi and i have portforwarded yes its just that i have disabled the firewall bcus if its on you can access it

[Windows7ge]

6 minutes ago, Jonzin said:

its from local/3g/other wi-fi and i have portforwarded yes its just that i have disabled the firewall bcus if its on you can access it

You need to reply directly to my message or else I won't know you replied.

So you're trying to do remote access? You didn't answer my other question. Are you really using FTP or are you using SFTP?

[Jonzin]

3 minutes ago, Windows7ge said:

You need to reply directly to my message or else I won't know you replied.

So you're trying to do remote access? You didn't answer my other question. Are you really using FTP or are you using SFTP?

how do u see the difference but i have used windows own ftp thing

[Jonzin]

8 minutes ago, Windows7ge said:

You need to reply directly to my message or else I won't know you replied.

So you're trying to do remote access? You didn't answer my other question. Are you really using FTP or are you using SFTP?

how do u see the difference but i have used windows own ftp thing

[Windows7ge]

2 minutes ago, Jonzin said:

how do u see the difference but i have used windows own ftp thing

FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

Default Port #: 21 (Unencrypted, not recommended)

 

SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol)

Default Port #: 22 (Encrypted, recommended)

 

Some firewall devices may block port 21/FTP traffic because its lack of security.

[Jonzin]

6 minutes ago, Windows7ge said:

FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

Default Port #: 21 (Unencrypted, not recommended)

 

SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol)

Default Port #: 22 (Encrypted, recommended)

 

Some firewall devices may block port 21/FTP traffic because its lack of security.

its port 21

[Windows7ge]

7 minutes ago, Jonzin said:

its port 21

There's a fair chance that's the problem. Pre-programmed firewall devices may block port 21 traffic for security reasons. Using FTP all information is sent in plain text. Files, passwords, all of it easily readable with a packet sniffer or MITM attack especially if you're accessing the server from a public Wi-Fi location. Get off port 21/FTP and configure port 22/ SFTP a password will be required and there are various ways to increase the level of security from there.

[Jonzin]

8 minutes ago, Windows7ge said:

There's a fair chance that's the problem. Pre-programmed firewall devices may block port 21 traffic for security reasons. Using FTP all information is sent in plain text. Files, passwords, all of it easily readable with a packet sniffer or MITM attack especially if you're accessing the server from a public Wi-Fi location. Get off port 21/FTP and configure port 22/ SFTP a password will be required and there are various ways to increase the level of security from there.

is it easy to change from ftp to sftp and can u do that in windows own?

[Windows7ge]

5 minutes ago, Jonzin said:

is it easy to change from ftp to sftp and can u do that in windows own?

I'm not familiar with whatever windows FTP software you're using but where-ever it asks what protocol to use FTP/SFTP and port number chose SFTP and use port 22 on the router. You'll have to create a password too like I said.

[unijab]

2 hours ago, Windows7ge said:

FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

Default Port #: 21 (Unencrypted, not recommended)

 

SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol)

Default Port #: 22 (Encrypted, recommended)

 

Some firewall devices may block port 21/FTP traffic because its lack of security.

SFTP stands for SSH File Transfer Protocol

 

FTPS uses a diff port

[Windows7ge]

8 minutes ago, unijab said:

SFTP stands for SSH File Transfer Protocol

 

FTPS uses a diff port

If you Google SFTP both your definition and mine are correct.

 

FTPS does use a different port but it's also a different protocol it's not the same as SFTP it just serves a similar functionality. Google it.

[Jonzin]

20 hours ago, Windows7ge said:

If you Google SFTP both your definition and mine are correct.

 

FTPS does use a different port but it's also a different protocol it's not the same as SFTP it just serves a similar functionality. Google it.

would it help by setting a ssl password?

[Windows7ge]

56 minutes ago, Jonzin said:

would it help by setting a ssl password?

To setup SFTP communication a password is required. It's the lowest form of remote access security you can begin with. There are other options to increase the security from there but a password is a basic necessity.