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Hi very interested in this has anyone tried this on ntl and does it work ok
or do they block it have posted a message but keep getting told that its not in the term and conditions that you can host a server on ntl is this right or am i doing something wrong
You're not supposed to host servers on the NTL residential service but I would expect that as long as you don't completely hose the bandwidth or leave your server insecure you will find you won't get a knock at the door
You're not supposed to host servers on the NTL residential service but I would expect that as long as you don't completely hose the bandwidth or leave your server insecure you will find you won't get a knock at the door
Ive been running a server for 1 year now, pretty high traffic too. There is nothing in the TOC to say that servers should not be hosted but it does say that it is your responsibility and that it is unsupported by NTL.
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What and how do you use for your server and was it easy to set-up
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Jimbob
Well, I host a site on setting up a webserver at home, its in my sig. Its very easy to use software and the tutorials are very easy to follow. If you have issues there is a forum for help.
All the details on my server and specs etc are available on my site. If you want extra help, PM me for my MSN address.
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Re: Your own web server for free !
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Ive been running a server for 1 year now, pretty high traffic too. There is nothing in the TOC to say that servers should not be hosted but it does say that it is your responsibility and that it is unsupported by NTL.
One ex (at least I think he is ex) member did get pulled up by NTL's AUP team for running a webserver with excessive amounts of upload. However, generally NTL don't bother. You are right, they just say it's unsupported.
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One ex (at least I think he is ex) member did get pulled up by NTL's AUP team for running a webserver with excessive amounts of upload. However, generally NTL don't bother. You are right, they just say it's unsupported.
I actually printed a copy of the servers section from their TOC last year to prove to my dad they allowed it. He was trying to find a way for me not to leave a pc on 24/7. Lets say I wiggled my way round that too.
I'm looking at trying a few different serves myself. Thought I'd start with FTP.
I've got my domain and set up dynamic DNS to point to my IP but I can't seem to get from my external IP to the server being run on my PC. The port forwarding on the router (Netgear DG834GT) says it;s working but GRC says the port is still stealthed and Filezilla just hangs if I try to connect using wither my external IP or the domain that I've got.
I'm looking at trying a few different serves myself. Thought I'd start with FTP.
I've got my domain and set up dynamic DNS to point to my IP but I can't seem to get from my external IP to the server being run on my PC. The port forwarding on the router (Netgear DG834GT) says it;s working but GRC says the port is still stealthed and Filezilla just hangs if I try to connect using wither my external IP or the domain that I've got.
Anyone got any ideas what I've done wrong?
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it wont let me post the text, lets see:
at a guess perhaps this http://sourceforge.net/docman/displa...group_id=21558 I'm behind a router and nobody can connect to my server or transfer files / directory listings
You have to configure your router to forward the ftp port (default: 21) to the server machine. Further you have to forward a port range for passive mode transfers. You can specify this port range on the "passive mode settings" page in the settings dialog in the server interface. In most cases, a range like 5000-5100 is sufficient. Most likely, FileZilla can't determinate the external IP address if behind a router. In this case you have to enter the IP address (or your host name) on the passive mode page in the settings dialog. In case you've a dynamic IP (most dialup users), you can also chose to retrieve the ip address from a website.
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I'm looking at trying a few different serves myself. Thought I'd start with FTP.
I've got my domain and set up dynamic DNS to point to my IP but I can't seem to get from my external IP to the server being run on my PC. The port forwarding on the router (Netgear DG834GT) says it;s working but GRC says the port is still stealthed and Filezilla just hangs if I try to connect using wither my external IP or the domain that I've got.
Anyone got any ideas what I've done wrong?
Try going to www.portforward.com. The site will help you forward the ports correctly for pretty much anything. Just select HTTP from the list of services/apps.
Try going to www.portforward.com. The site will help you forward the ports correctly for pretty much anything. Just select HTTP from the list of services/apps.
That's the site I followed. I followed the instructions to the letter but it's still not forwarding the port to my PC.
Will have to have another play with it.
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I'm thinking it's an issue with the rather rather than filezilla as the port still shows as invisible when I fun a port scan of my external IP.
That's the site I followed. I followed the instructions to the letter but it's still not forwarding the port to my PC.
Will have to have another play with it.
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I'm thinking it's an issue with the rather rather than filezilla as the port still shows as invisible when I fun a port scan of my external IP.
hmm, after i read that i wonder if the windows settings are stopping you.
im not saying install linux, just try a livecd to see if it then works so ruling out the installed OS.
you can use that slax i mention above to make one but i think iv found one already setup with an ftp server and other bits, dont know if it is but give it a (few minutes) try to see.
hmm, after i read that i wonder if the windows settings are stopping you.
Just popping out so haven't tried all your suggestions but will when I get back shortly.
I have tried rebol and surfing to the URL of my domain I'm just getting the config page of my router.
All ports on the external IP are showing on GRC that they are in stealth mode and I can't access any of the ports on my PC.
Will try it in Linux (I have Ubuntu installed on this PC) but I'm still inclined to think it's a router problem.
I'm so
Thanks for your help in this though Popper.
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Popper, I've PMed you the URL - can you tell me if you see anything? Grc is still showing the ports as stealthed and if I try and access it from here I just get the rother page all the time.
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