FTP server on ATT broadband

[ravana]

I just got broadband internet via ATT today

No one can seem to connect to it except me from my 3 PCs, is this because att blocks ftp servers or is this for some other reason.

 

[Hoober]

I assume you have a router to split your cable connection. If so, did you forward the necessary ports to the computer hosting the FTP server?

 

[Mucman]

Are they trying to connect in PASSIVE mode? Are you behind a NAT box?

 

[ravana]

Originally posted by: Mucman
Are they trying to connect in PASSIVE mode? Are you behind a NAT box?

well I am using ICS in windows xp and the machine that i am using to share the connection from is where I have the ftp server on...it was set up the same way when I had DSL and it worked.

I dont get why it wont work on here.

 

[Mucman]

Have one of your friends telnet to your ip on port 21 and see if they get a response...

I didn't realize the problem occured after changing ISP's.

 

[ravana]

Originally posted by: Mucman
Have one of your friends telnet to your ip on port 21 and see if they get a response...

I didn't realize the problem occured after changing ISP's.

thats the thing I dont get though, I cant even ping mine, or another friend's computers from outside the att broadband network, I havent tried pinging him from home, cuz I couldnt remember his IP.

Has anyone here been able to set up an ftp server on the att broadband network :|

 

[beyonddc]

I got my FTP server up and running on ATT Cable Broadband.

I am using a BEFSR41 Linksys 4 ports router.
I am using GuildFTPd on Windows 2000.

It's pretty straight forward. I am using the default setting in GuildFTPd, the only thing I did on GuildFTPd is to create accounts and setup limits and options.

In the router part, I just did port forwarding to my server system and checked the box for UDP and TCP/IP.

If you have more questions, give me more details, I will see what I can help you.

 

[ravana]

I rebooted the pc and it started working

Sad to admit that I never thought of doing that in the first place, but after that it started working.

Sorry for all the trouble and thanks for all the advice.

btw I am using guildftpd right now!

 

[DrVos]

A word of warning... running a server of any sort (web or ftp) is against ATT Broadband's TOS. If you keep a low profile, you prolly won't get caught, but I'd be careful

 

[beyonddc]

Originally posted by: DrVos
A word of warning... running a server of any sort (web or ftp) is against ATT Broadband's TOS. If you keep a low profile, you prolly won't get caught, but I'd be careful

What'll happen if you got caught by ATT running a FTP server? Anyone experience this situation? I am just wondering what they'll do on you.

Thanks

 

[Paulson]

all they can do is terminate your service agreement and not provide you service...

well that's the gist of it anyways.

 

[beyonddc]

Yeah, that might be one way, but there might be more catches such as fine you.

I'm looking through ATT Broadband site, but they make it so hard that I can't even find the TOS agreement. LOL

 

[Abzstrak]

rebooted the pc and it started working

This is why people buy routers

 

[Kell]

I doubt they'd fine you. If they were out to do that, a whole lot of people would get fined, because a whole lot of AT&T users install a warez'd copy of Win2K AS or the like (just to feel "l33t") and stupidly leave IIS checked (and subsequently get their boxen jacked by CodeRed/Nimda).

I've been running an FTP/rsync server on AT&T broadband for months now, and AT&T doesn't seem to care. My theory is that they're pretty lax about how you use the bandwidth you're given, as long as you don't run some service that disrupts the AT&T network (like a DHCP server). Try to steal yourself some extra bandwidth by uncapping your cable modem, though, and they get pretty pissed off--I've heard of them permanently terminating service and actually blacklisting uncappers for that sort of thing.

 

[beyonddc]

Originally posted by: Kell
I doubt they'd fine you. If they were out to do that, a whole lot of people would get fined, because a whole lot of AT&T users install a warez'd copy of Win2K AS or the like (just to feel "l33t") and stupidly leave IIS checked (and subsequently get their boxen jacked by CodeRed/Nimda).

I've been running an FTP/rsync server on AT&T broadband for months now, and AT&T doesn't seem to care. My theory is that they're pretty lax about how you use the bandwidth you're given, as long as you don't run some service that disrupts the AT&T network (like a DHCP server). Try to steal yourself some extra bandwidth by uncapping your cable modem, though, and they get pretty pissed off--I've heard of them permanently terminating service and actually blacklisting uncappers for that sort of thing.

Now that's a better answer. Thanks!

um...I ran a FTP server on ATT Broadband also. I don't think they care either. There's barely any users login to my FTP, because it's a private FTP.

I did heard about modding the cable modem and get extra bandwidth though. That's what ATT really cares about, because they will lose alot of money on it.

oh-well, thanks!

 

[PhoenixOfWater]

can someone please show me its in the ATT Broadband's TOS

i'm planning on haveing a Web/ftp sever and i really don't want to lose my cable internet
I know may ppl do have sever with ATT Broadband....I'm paying for the bandwidth let me use it the way i want to...as long as i'm not takeing up more bandwidth then i pay for and not mess around with ATT severs, it sounds alright to me...or its that jusr me?