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bluefin

hi,

i hav ebeen trying to setup an ftp server
on my system with serv-u ftp and dyndns.

i have port forwarded 21,50000-50004 tcp and udp required
by serv-u to run. but i am not able to get any access to my
ftp server.

i am using smartAX MT800 router.

even, if am not using/disabled the ftp server.
don't know how i am getting this.

Connected to myftp.******.***.
220 FTP Server (Version 1.0) ready.
User (myftp.******.***none)): user
331 User name okay, need password.
Password:
530 Not logged in.
Login failed.

please help in setting up my ftp server

superprash2003

certain routers have ftp access. so login to http://192.168.1.1 .. and ensure that ftp access of router is disabled somewhere under REMOTE ADMINISTRATION

bluefin

i even tried with ip filter setting to low and none also.
didn't help much.

any other change required ?

superprash2003

enter the username and password as admin when you connect to your ftp server.. does it connect successfully?? try connecting to the ftp server with your router username and password..

bluefin

done that too, not working .

have changed ftp port to 210,21721 and 28
but to no avial.

it's getting on my nerves now.

essbebe

Modem: Huawei AX MT 800
Problem: FTP server.

See whether you get another option DDNS
under Advanced DNS column.
try this after opening modem.
192.168.1.1/ddnsmgr.cmd

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Post Device status page for FW update if required.

bluefin

image show settings for mt 841 not for mt800

does mt800 require FW upgrade ?

i have searched net. but, in vain.

essbebe

For reference I gave MT841 .
You have said it is not Mt 800. Then you
should post the details asked for.
You have not confirmed whether you got
ddns option in Mt 800., nor posted the Device status page.
it's getting on my nerves now.
I could give you the link only after checking your present FW version.

bluefin

in my post i have already stated.
and enquired the other time also.
i never said i have mt 84x,

and it has this FW.

Software Release V100R006C01B020SP01
Copyright (c) 2001-2004

superprash2003

its strange that you said that your ftp works even after you disable ftp server..are you trying to connect to your ftp server from outside your network?? i.e. not from any computer in your home..

bluefin

yes, tried it form my friend place.
it was later found that it was the routers FTP
which is giving the prompt, but not the ftp server
running on PC/SYSTEM.

how do i disable the "router's FTP" login ?

niksad8

just dmz your router. This is usually under nat settings in you router config. Forwarding a few ports will not work i think. As far as i know ftp requires a lot more open ports than 50000-50028. If you use dmz all the traffic from internet will be forwarded to your comp instead of modem intercepting it. Thats what i did. I have set up a lot of servers using linux to act as ftp servers. they all work fine with dmz. I have not tried port forwarding though.

soroccoheaven

if you want to access your ftpserver behind the router, the port you have to forward is 21 only if your server is running for this port (default).
just configure your modem for ftpserver ip and the port and you are done.
be sure about the usename and password you are providing.
before attempting to this you can check your port status from T1 Prices for T1 Lines From All The Top T1 Providers.
for this initially forward port for non existing ip in your lan.and see the result (this will be not responding if it has been forwarded) at T1 Prices for T1 Lines From All The Top T1 Providers and than forward it for ftpserver IP ( now you will get responding)...by this way you will know the cause.

niksad8

port 21 is not enough, it the command port. This means all the commands that you type in your ftp client will be sent down this port. When you do the actual transfering files. FTP will use a different port. Its also weird it uses different ports for each file you transfer. This is to avoid collision. Actually you can look in to some alternative or ftp mods that are out there. eg. TFTP. There are some that use one command port and one data port.

superprash2003

before you port forward, you need to ensure that FTP access is disabled on your modem.. open http://192.168.1.1 ..and look for that option, it should be there under Remote administration or remote access or whatever...

bluefin

i tried with DMZ also but, again it still gives me the
router FTP login.

i have Bipac 5200S also. I will give it a try and keep you
updated with the events.

essbebe

MT800.modem.
See in left menu :selection Access management.
OR 192.168.1.1/scsrvcntr.cmd?action=view

bluefin

same thing is happening in the other modem too.
the other modem has ddns built in.
have done port forward/redirect, added anew virtual server
and put on DMZ. but, still the same error. (router ftp login)

superprash2003

did you try essbebe's link.. you got to disable ftp access first..

bluefin

yep, tried. but the page is not accessible.
i think this "192.168.1.1/scsrvcntr.cmd?action=view"
works only on 840/841/880.