Help with a Windows2003 Network problem

[Frozen8950]

Ok guys i have a question for everyone that i cant figure out.

I have a computer that is running Win2k3 and its hosting a webpage. I have a switch linked to that comptuer
and 3 computers linked to that switch

I want to host an FTP server off one of the 3 computers

The 3 computers connect through the Win2k3 via ICS

I went into the properties of ICS and enabled port 21 to go
to the computer i want to host and i get nothing.

I get somthing like FTP connection was closed, but on the
FTP server software it doenst even register. Im thinking its
hititng the Win2k3 box and stopping there and not getting routed
to the other computer?

Any help on how to fix this?

Thanks!

[Sid]

Why don't you just use the ftp service built into the 2k3 server? Also you would be better off removing ICS on the 2k3 box and enabling RRAS then set it up as a NAT, then foward the ports.

I've been using IIS's ftp in 2k3 for some time. It's got some nice features such as user isolation, and it's super easy to setup.

[Phoenix86]

If you have 3 machines connected you likely have a router, and need to forward port 21 to the server. Can you FTP inside the network?

[Frozen8950]

It was working all the time..
I was just trying to access it from the computer i was running it on
when i went outside the network everything worked good.

I would of used the builtin FTP but i need the files on this computer and i didnt want the server on another computer and locate files on this computer.

thanks for the help