Router and Ftp

Am having the most difficult time getting a ftp program to run as a server. It wont allow port usage from outside... think because router is not letting it use the port...

can anyone help me resolve this issue

Router is Linksys BEFSR41 with updated firmware...

I have not configured my antivirus nor zone alarm to run from the router yet... any input on that as well are welcome too... as in what are the benifits??

I have managed to connect to myself through ftp program but again those trying outside my network are not getting in...

Please help me figure this out

I too am on att cable... and is making me nuts!!

Thanks all

 

I use the Linksys BEFSR41.

Not sure I understand what you mean about the FTP problem...
so this may not be of any use:
I run a very simple free FTP program that works great.
FTP Commander http://www.internet-soft.com/ftpcomm.htm

I use Norton AV, it came on my new Dell, the free updates are up in a week and I plan to switch to AVG.. another free bee.

I also use Free ZoneAlarm. The router protects you from the outside world but you need a firewall to control what your computer sends out.

 

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