tmax100
10-06-2008, 01:28 PM
Hi, I am still trying to figure out how to setup a home FTP connection (with dynamic IP, Verizon FIOS). I may have to pay somebody to walk me through. Mm...
Anyway, I don't mind using a P2P program to do this.
I just want my graphic guy to download my pictures.
After pictures are fixed, I will get them back from his folder.
Nothing I have is secret or illegal.. if somebody wants to hack in to look at boring wedding pictures... it doesn't really matter.
I'm looking for a p2p program that I can allow only certain people to gain access to my folder.
What would be the best P2P program for my need?
Thank you very much.
ZZzzz..
spiegeleixxl
10-07-2008, 08:02 AM
What OS do you use?
Try to use a simple FTP Server like FilezillaFTP (if you use Windows) or ProFTPD (if you use Linux).
Most likely you must forward the port 21 on your router and/or modem to your computer (if you are behind said router and/or modem), tutorials for this, simply get the Modem or Router Type name (Backside of the Router or Webinterface) and google for it.
Or simply provide these datas here and i'll try to help.
ThatScriptGuy
10-07-2008, 01:59 PM
Why not simply upload them to a file sharing site like rapidshare.com?
If you're adamant about hosting them on your server, then yes, you will need to install an FTP server software and forward port 21 on your router to your computer's IP. Additionally, if you have a dynamic IP address, and your router is a Linksys, you should be able to sign up to a dynamic IP service like dyndns.org and have your router automatically update your dyndns domain with your current IP address.
tmax100
10-07-2008, 04:47 PM
Kcackler:
rapidshare will not work.. Maximum upload size is 200 MB
I move 3-4 GB files at at time.
I'm going to give SoulSeek a try.
Yes. Having a home FTP connection will be nice, but it's so tricky. I will be just as happy with a solid p2p service.
I have:
Windows XP Pro.
Verizon FIOS.
Dynamic IP.
Modem - Actiontec MI424-WR Rev.D
I failed to find a detailed tutorials on setting up Filezilla server in my situation.
ThatScriptGuy
10-07-2008, 04:50 PM
A home connection's upload speed probably won't be fast enough to sustain a good speed on files that large anyway. Have you considered just purchasing a super cheap shared hosting plan from a massive overseller like Dreamhost (http://dreamhost.com)
The plans come cheap, and you'll be getting the speed of an actual web server, rather than your home connection.