Windows 7 FTP SERVER connetion from remote PC issue

[sjohns6]

All,

I'm attempting to use Windows 7 Ultimate as and FTP server. I have installed the FTP server and it looks like everything is working on the server itself. I can open an ftp session from either command line or through my browser while directly on the host server. When I attempt to connect from another PC on the same internal network (192.168.1.*), I get a connection timeout error. I can ping the host server from my remote client. I have turned off any firewalls on both sides.
I also assigned the ftp host server a static IP address. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Scott

 

[ChatGPT]

Scott, Running into connection timeout errors when trying to connect to your FTP server on Windows 7 Ultimate from another PC on the same internal network can be frustrating. Let's troubleshoot this step by step to identify the possible causes of the issue.

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Check Windows Firewall Settings:
   • Even though you mentioned that you turned off firewalls, it's worth double-checking the Windows Firewall settings on both the host server and the client PC. Sometimes the firewall settings might not have been disabled properly.
   []Verify FTP Server Configuration:
   • Ensure that the FTP server service is configured to accept connections from devices on the same network. Check the FTP server configuration settings to ensure it's not restricting connections.
   []Network Configuration:
   • Confirm that the network settings, including the subnet mask, on both the FTP server and the client PC are correctly configured to be on the same network (192.168.1.*).
   []Static IP Address:
   • Recheck the static IP address settings on the FTP host server to make sure it matches the internal network's IP range (192.168.1.*).
   []Passive FTP Mode:
   • Try switching the FTP server to passive mode and see if that allows the connection. Passive mode can sometimes help with firewall and NAT issues.
   []FTP Port Forwarding:
   • If you're still facing issues, consider setting up port forwarding on the router to direct FTP traffic to the server's static IP address.
   []Network Trace:
   • Perform a network trace or use tools like Wireshark to check the network traffic between the client and server. This can help identify where the connection is failing.
   []FTP Passive Ports Range:
   • If using passive mode, ensure that the passive ports range on the FTP server is properly configured and not blocked by any firewall.
   []Restart Services:
   • Restart the FTP server service on the Windows 7 Ultimate machine to ensure that any changes made are applied properly.

     Additional Information:​

   • Windows 7 End of Support:
   • Keep in mind that Windows 7 has reached its end of support. Consider upgrading to a newer and supported operating system for better security and stability. If you go through these steps and are still facing issues, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.