ftp connection

[Stratos]

hey, im getting myself a laptop and want to be able to access my computer so i can download files from my computer over the internet. Are there any guides or tutorials that i can look at, or if anyone can give me some advice.

thanks

 

[Guv]

You basically just need an ftp server set up on your pc with port 21 forwarded from your router to your pc IP address (assuming you'll be using a router) and make sure port 21 isn't blocked by any firewalls. Then just use IE/firefox or preferably an ftp client on your laptop and connect to your ftp server using your home internet IP address and user/password you set up on the ftp server.

Serv-U FTP server is very good imo but not free (30 day trial IIRC).
I've used ws_ftp server successfuly before so you could try that.
There are free ones around. It's probably best to find one you like the look of and then search google for a set up guide if you can't figure it out or ask on here once you know what you'll be using.