Using pc as file server

cruisinbeatz · 22 Jan 2007 at 14:55

Hi there, I recently got the the 8mb package from UKFSN, the Office45 i think it is. and it comes with a static IP address. Can anyone help me make a file server of my pc using my ip address or anything, I tried last night but i cant find help anywhere.

I want to be able to access a folder on my home computer from the like of work or a friends computer.

Help!!!

bitslice · 22 Jan 2007 at 15:46

some remote access software would let you do this

google for "VNC" or "RemotelyAnywhere"

Luke · 22 Jan 2007 at 16:20

Download one of the many free FTP server applications and forward port 21 from your router firewall page to the IP address of your computer/server.

bitslice · 23 Jan 2007 at 13:51

^^
yep, you could do,
but expect to get port 21 hammered by bots looking for an upload site.
maybe use a different port for it instead.

(edit: ooops, he did come back, yay

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cruisinbeatz · 23 Jan 2007 at 16:43

I see so to open a port 21 on my router it would be a service yes? And is it simple to setup?

bitslice · 23 Jan 2007 at 21:02

cruisinbeatz said:
I see so to open a port 21 on my router it would be a service yes? And is it simple to setup?

...don't ask me, I voted for "RemotelyAnywhere", much safer

heh, OK
try installing "Cerberus FTP Server"

on your router, you'll need to enable "port forwarding" of any WAN connection made to port 21, to the LAN IP of your PC

you might need to open other ports depending on your current
firewall/router config and the setup of the FTP server

see:
http://www.argosoft.com/RootPages/FtpServer/FAQ.aspx

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cruisinbeatz · 23 Sep 2008 at 02:47

Sorry im only getting back to this topic now, Im only actually getting round to setting it up once and for all. Thanks for the help guys.

I went for remote anywhere as bitslice advised, seems good software althought a little slow. Any other software that is similar to this only abit faster?