ftp server on cable modem

[ropscot]

why cant I get my ftp server to work on windows server 2003 it works from my computer when I use the ip address but when I use someone elses computer you cant connect is this because i have a cable modem and how do I fix it
thanks
ron

More information, please. Most probs with FTP are to do with firewalls. Is your server on a router, or does it have a direct connection to the cable modem?

Many routers have inbuilt firewalls that need to be configured to allow FTP traffic.

So, how does the server connect to the internet? Via a router, or directly?

Cheers
Mick

edit BTW, Welcome to TechIMO!

[Scott Tiger]

Not to be a jerk or anything but can you also provide us with more punctuation? I had to read your post three times to understand exactly what you're asking for.

Aside from that..

WELCOME TO TECHIMO

[ropscot]

im running directly to my cable modem all I am using is the software firewall in windows

the softwall firewall built in winxp? zonealarm? sysgate? Norton?

and your not behind a router correct?

what ftp program also?

Not familiar with win 2003 server. Does it have an inbuilt firewall?

Cheers
Mick

[OuTpaTienT]

wellsomuchforthepunctuationifyoureallywantpeopleto taketheirtimeandassistyouthenyoushouldmakeitaseasy aspossileforthemtohelpyou...notmakeitdifficult.

Understand?

yes win2k3 has a built in firewall, i suggest disabling that and getting a real firewall.

[Scott Tiger]

Originally posted by OuTpaTienT
wellsomuchforthepunctuationifyoureallywantpeopleto taketheirtimeandassistyouthenyoushouldmakeitaseasy aspossileforthemtohelpyou...notmakeitdifficult.

Understand?

Thanks.. I thought it was just me..

[mirage_711]

I am trying to get a web server up, and for some reason I can not see it from a non-workgroup computer! My server is connected directly to the internet through a motorola surfboard modem, and I have all of the other computers running through a switch to connect to the internet. Any help would be greatly appreciated.