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[french_guy]

Hello
Who could give a clear and detailed method (tutorial?) on how to configure my DNS 323 and router (DIR 655) to access my files stored on the NAS from the internet?
I already configured FTP on the DNS 323, and I think I did what was required on the DIR 655, but after what?
Do I need to activate DNS and create an account with DLinkDDNS or something like that?
Then what type of FTP software do I have to use, and how?

Thanks

[french_guy]

Anybody?

[fordem]

Whether or not a dynamic DNS registration is needed is dictated by the type of internet connection you're using - if your ISP allows a static ip address, and you're willing to pay the premium they charge, then you should be able to connect to your DNS-323 with your web browser by entering ftp://<ip-address>

If you don't have a static address, your public ip address will change from time to time and a dynamic DNS registration becomes the easiest way to find the connection.

For now - check the router for it's WAN address and then try to connect to the DNS-323 from outside the network to see if you have the configuration correct.

[Wiggs]

I think I did what was required on the DIR 655, but after what?

What did you do with your router configuration?  Did you forward ports on your router to the local IP of your DNS?

Then what type of FTP software do I have to use, and how?

There are many FTP clients out there that you can use, and many of them are free to use.  eg: FileZilla, WinSCP, etc.... just to name a few.

Regards,

[french_guy]

Hello all

I have created an account at DLinkDDNS.com (myname.dlinkddns.com), and I have setup my router with those parameters (username and password)
By the way about the account, dlinkddns is showing a field "IP in DNS" with an IP address into it, and the same IP address in a second field named "browser IP address"
But there is also a 3rd  field "New IP address" that is blank.....What should I do with that field?
Should I put somewhere the WAN address of my router?

The router (DIR655) shows "connected" on the Dynamic DNS page
In the virtual server page, I have configured as per the documentation:
Name=DNS-323-FTP
IP address = Static ip address of my DNS 323
Port public=21
Port private=21
Protocol is TCP and 6 on the cell underneath
Schedule = always
Inbound filter = allow all
I'm using SmartFTP as an FTP client.....When I type in the address myname.dlinkddns.com and put username and password, it says after few seconds that the server failde to identify (or something like that)

What am I missing?

Thanks

[fordem]

Are you testing from within your network?  If you are, then have someone test from a different location - connecting to the public ip from within the LAN requires the router to support loopback, and not all of them do.

If you're testing from outside the LAN, start by pinging the URL - look to see what ip address it resolves to, and then verify that it matches the routers WAN ip address.

Have you attempted to connect to the ftp server from within the LAN using the DNS-323's private ip address?  did it work?

[french_guy]

No, I'm testing from outside my network
Yes, I can ping the URL from the outside (result is ~500ms)
But the IP address is different form the routers's WAN IP address (which is something like 10.x.x.x)
In fact, the IP address from ping is matching the IP address that I can se when I log into DlinkDDNS.com ("IP in DNS")
But "Browser IP address" is different.......

I'm a little bit lost with all those IP addresses...!!!

[TThibodeau]

You did not identify your ISP provider or modem used.

I know that there are some ADSL modems provided by Bell/Sympatico that have crippled firmware.
These modems will not allow connection from outside not even remote desktop can get through.

Thomas

[bjdo]

Some tests to do.

1. Do you have a ftp server listening to 21
On your local network run telnet <dns323ip> 21 e.g telnet 10.11.0.1 21

2. Find your wan-ip by surfing to http://www.whatsmyip.org/ from inside your network.

3. Test if there is a ftp server listning to 21 from outside network this command needs to use a different internet connection e.g. you mobile phone or work.
 telnet <wan-ip> 21 e.g. telnet 81.233.47.60 21


If 3. does not get any type of answer you have probably not got your DIR setup correct. This is also my guess what is wrong.

[fordem]

No, I'm testing from outside my network
Yes, I can ping the URL from the outside (result is ~500ms)
But the IP address is different form the routers's WAN IP address (which is something like 10.x.x.x)
In fact, the IP address from ping is matching the IP address that I can se when I log into DlinkDDNS.com ("IP in DNS")
But "Browser IP address" is different.......

I'm a little bit lost with all those IP addresses...!!!

A 10.x.x.x ip address is a private ip address - which points to one of two situations.

1) You have a modem/router of some sort in front of your DIR655 router - if this the case, then this modem/router needs to be placed in bridge mode, or if that is not possible, configured to point to your DIR655 as a DMZ (De Militarized Zone).

2) Your ISP may be using private addressing on their network - this has become incresingly common as the shortage of ipv4 addresses grows, with seemingly no progress towards the widespread adoption of ipv6 - if this is the case, you'll need to contact the ISP and see what solutions they can offer.

[french_guy]

Some tests to do.

1. Do you have a ftp server listening to 21
On your local network run telnet <dns323ip> 21 e.g telnet 10.11.0.1 21

2. Find your wan-ip by surfing to http://www.whatsmyip.org/ from inside your network.

3. Test if there is a ftp server listning to 21 from outside network this command needs to use a different internet connection e.g. you mobile phone or work.
 telnet <wan-ip> 21 e.g. telnet 81.233.47.60 21


If 3. does not get any type of answer you have probably not got your DIR setup correct. This is also my guess what is wrong.

#1: It works, I received something
#2: I found my IP address
#3: It doesn't work, I receive nothing

Is it because the firewall from my office may block me? Hwo should I telnet from a smart phone to test?

[Wiggs]

As already mentioned, do you have anything in front of your router? ie: another router, modem, gateway?....



Regards,


Wiggs

[french_guy]

Yes, I have a modem (ADSL2+, Dlink 500B)
So conenction is as follow:
Phone line <------> Modem <-------> Router DIR 655 <-------> DNS 323

On my router, what should I use: Port forwarding or Virtual server?

I tried both, but result is the same...!!!

I will look in the parameter of my modem about "bridge mode or DMZ

[fordem]

Yes, I have a modem (ADSL2+, Dlink 500B)

The D-Link 500B IS an ADSL modem/router and therefore the most likely cause of your problem - it needs to be put in bridgedmode.

[dividedhighw]

I just want to say that I have to hand it to you guys trying to help out on this thread.  Sometimes, there's just no way to leap the Grand Canyon in any number of short hops!

My advice to the OP would be to read up on some fundamental networking concepts first before trying to tackle this.  Or, get a friend (or hire someone) to do this, but shadow them, getting them to explain each step.

My $0.02,
DH