FTP with ISS 5.1 and NetGear Router

[Franklin]

I have somethings I would like to share with myself when
away from home. I have WinXp and NetGear RP114 Router all
running on my home network. Creating the Web site and ftp
site IIS, I forwarded port 80 and port 21 to local IP ex.
192.168.0.9 . On both my default web site/ftp, I put in
the local IP address for the site identification. I had a
friend test the site with my real IP **.*.***.**, but did
not work. But When I type in the local IP address on my
web browser on any of the computer on the network at
home, it works. So I took the router out and connected
the computer directly to my cable modem. I put my real IP
on the both default web site/ ftp for the site
identification. The friend tested it and it worked. I
connected the router back and
left the real IP address for the site identification, but
it did not work. I believe this is a configuration issue
either with the router or Internet Information Services.
Please someone who knows routers and IIS, help. Thank you
for your consideration.

 

[GTS]

The router's firewall is most likely blocking the ports. You would have to
configure it to allow this access.
Netgear routers usually access the configuration by opening
http://192.168.0.1 in a browser.

I assume you must have a fixed IP address if you plan to access this from
outside your network?

Note that you could be opening up serious security risks with this. IIS
particularly is subject to various attacks and exploits. At the least, you
should make sure all critical updates are in place.