FTP Setup for Noobie

[detroitinpa]

   

I have looked at a few post on setting up my FTP site, I have the linkstation pro duo, I have everything set up right with my router and the linkstation, when i try to ftp my NAS from work I'm having trouble I know my external IP address I know my IP address for the Linkstation on my home next work I'm just not sure how to FTP my site from work with IE or a FTP client

 

Thank you 

[JoshC]

In order to use ftp from a remote location, you need to forward ports 20 and 21 to the internal IP address of the Linkstation from your router. Also, the Linkstation needs to have the correct Default Gateway information. From the Linkstation Web Setup, go to Network->IP Address Settings. Make sure Default Gateway is enabled and that the internal IP address of the router is entered. After applying, you should be able to access the Linkstation's ftp shares from a remote location by typing "ftp://ipaddress" (where "ipaddress" is the external IP address of your router) into a web browser.