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Title: FTP set up behind Telus moden and AE router
Post by: melbri on July 10, 2012, 09:37:30 PM: Really confused with how to set this up.

I have Telus modem for my IPS with an airport extreme being used as a router/wifi.

For outside access to DNS323 FTP, I am assuming I need to set up port forwarding in the Telus modem. Is this correct? or do I also need to do the same on my AE?

My Telus modem is asking for the following:
1. Set the LAN port and IP information.
Starting Port:
Ending Port:
Protocol:    TCP or UND or GRE
LAN IP Address:

Not sure about the ports, is it 21 for both? Which IP do I use, my modem (dont think so), my AE or my DNS 323?

My DNS FTP is set to Port 21 and "Use the default port range (55536-55663)" is selected for Passive Mode.
Title: Re: FTP set up behind Telus moden and AE router
Post by: fordem on July 11, 2012, 06:31:07 AM: Port forwarding is a procedure specific to a NAT firewall/router, so technically - you can't "port forward" a modem - unless it's a modem/router. Since the Telus has the provision for port forwarding, we have to assume it's a modem router.

Next multiple routers in a single network are a major source of grief when it comes to port forwarding - you need to get rid of one - since the Airport Express cannot function as a modem, the Telus will have to be the one to go - ask the ISP how to put it into "bridged mode", which is a mode that removes the router functionality.

Once you have the telus in bridged mode, you can then configure port forwarding on the airport express.
Title: Re: FTP set up behind Telus moden and AE router
Post by: melbri on July 11, 2012, 08:14:35 AM: Yes, the Telus modem is also a router, but I use the AE as a router/wifi.

I'll have to check, but I do recall struggles in getting the AE to work behind the Telus box. I can't remember if the Telus box is bridged or not, I do remember an issue with this. I'll check tonight.
Title: Re: FTP set up behind Telus moden and AE router
Post by: uccball20 on July 21, 2012, 10:38:16 AM: I was looking to set up my DLink DNS 323 as a router as well (Telus as an ISP) however I gave up after a friend told me that Telus blocked FTPs from the server side (at least port 21):

http://telus.com/portalWeb/portlets/popUp/popUp.jsp?docPath=CP_SCS/General/Internet/High_Speed/General/Security_Measures_Policy/&lang=EN&region=BC&pre=

that said, if anyone succeeds, i'd definitely be interested in knowing how.
Title: Re: FTP set up behind Telus moden and AE router
Post by: Wiggs on July 25, 2012, 08:07:00 AM: Quote from: uccball20 on July 21, 2012, 10:38:16 AM
however I gave up after a friend told me that Telus blocked FTPs from the server side (at least port 21):

You could run the FTP Server on a different port.

Regards,

Wiggs
Title: Re: FTP set up behind Telus moden and AE router
Post by: fordem on July 26, 2012, 08:19:33 AM: Two points for your consideration...

1 - If the ISP has port 21 blocked, then the terms of use almost certainly forbid the use of an ftp server.
2 - Configuring an ftp server on a non-standard port will, more often than not, present challenges on the client side.
Title: Re: FTP set up behind Telus moden and AE router
Post by: melbri on July 26, 2012, 10:09:58 AM: Gonna try removing my AE and just use the Telus router/modem. I don't need it and I did have some trouble setting up the two together.