linux_n0ob Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Ok...This has most likely already been asked and answered but i searched it and had trouble finding an answer. So what do i need in order to setup an online ftp server so i can upload and download stuff from different computers across the net. This is what i have... A 550 mhz computer with 80gb hdd a cable modem which is attached to a linksys Etherfast Cable/DSL router. I have several computers on the network some are linux some windows. I want to keep them still relatively protected so, what is the best distro of linux for this , and what do i need to do to set up the ftp server. What settings does the route need to have to allow the traffic to pass through. Thanks......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparda Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 The best way to keep your network secure while running publicly accessible services is to setup two networks and router them together using another NAT router (Like I have!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Install a ftp server on the machine, set it up, then forward port 21 to that machine. Make sure it has a static IP though. Something like vsftpd, proftpd or pure-ftpd should work nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linux_n0ob Posted December 4, 2006 Author Share Posted December 4, 2006 How would i go about setting up an ftp server. I'm a noob as it says in my name. I have setup mythtv using knoppmyth but that is about the extent of my experience. I can move around throughout the hard drive with the command prompt. That is about it. What distro do you recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Ubuntu... about 30 billion tutorials for setting up an FTP server. More than what you want to do, but hey, you'll learn something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linux_n0ob Posted December 4, 2006 Author Share Posted December 4, 2006 thanks alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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