Problem connecting to my FTP Server for first time

Hi

i have just setup my windows 2003 web server installed with iis 6.0
with my newly purchased domain name.

i have setup ftp through iis going through the default setup

now i have a problem connecting to my ftp server outside my lan.

i type in (URL address blocked: See forum rules) this then asks for my username and password to connect to the site, which i put in, it accepts it. then wont load up, just times out

has any one had this problem

is there something that i havent checked?

If you temporarily disable your firewall does it work?

Displeaser

no it still does not work

i get the error "425 cant open data connection"

i have forwarded the correct ports on my router (port 21 and even 20) and done the same on my win fw but still the error comes up.

it must be connecting to some extent because it asks me for my user name and password

ok, if its not the firewwall and your allowing ports 20/21 I would guess your making a passive FTP connection which uses ports 21 and 1024+

Try allowing tcp high ports through your router and firewall.

Displeaser

when you say "allow high ports through your router (ports 1024+)

what exact port do you mean? any over 1024?

Passive doesnt use the tcp data port but the server specifies a high port to communicate over.

Have a look at this link

Hope this helps.

Displeaser