I've got a crap load of files on my computer that I would like to share with you all, but I need to set up an FTP. I have no experience with hosting my own FTP server, so maybe if you could help me out with info?

Problems I forsee:
1. I am on Cable Modem without a static IP. I never reboot my modem, so I should stay on one IP unless the modem gets turned off, Right?

2. I have a router so both my wife and I can use the internet. However, I'm pretty sure the NAT firewall is going to cause hell. How do I open a port for FTP?

On another note, I opened up my Roadrunner Website. I'm pretty much using it to host signatures and image files for myself. If you need a place to host a signature file for other forums, just let me know and I'll host your pic.

See you on Sunday.

 

Your IP address can change at any time by Oceanic's whim and/or when the your DCHP lease expires.

You'll have to monitor that on a pretty regular basis so that DNS records are updated properly with dyndns (dynamic dns) etc...
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Open port 21 for FTP in your router.
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Or of course, you can DMZ all your router ports. I do that once in a while when I'm lazy.

 

So which progran should I use to set this up? I'm imagining CuteFTP, but I will take any suggestions.