FTP will not work - Can't pass my Comcast Router?

Question

I have a domain setup with godaddy, and I would like to host a local computer and use it for FTP. I have my domain on godaddy pointing to my static IP address from comcast. But when I type in my domain, it goes directly to the comcast router login page. I won't go past the router to access my local lan.

My setup is this. Internet -> Comcast Modem/Router -> DLink DIR-655 (DHCP to my local lan) (Port 20,21,22,80 all forwarded to my local computer I want to use for FTP).

I can't get the domain to get past my comcast router. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Rich probably nailed it but why would you use FTP if you have a dedicated box? A better solution would be to setup a web-server with Apache to host your domain; its better, more secure, & you dont have to pay for anything outside of leasing the domain name.



If you type localhost in your browser does it take you to the router page? A little confused on your specifics

Answer 2

Your public IP from comcast is only tied to your router, since that's what's directly plugged into your comcast modem. The stuff inside your router is tied to the DHCP on your dlink so its stopping at the router. Sounds like either something isn't setup right with your port forwarding to your FTP server on your local network, or you have a personal firewall on your FTP box that's blocking the stuff. most likely sounds like busted port forwarding since you say its bringing up your router page (assuming you meant your dlink router, not the comcast cable modem).

Answer 3

in case you won't have the capacity to get right of entry to the router itself at its interior of sight IP handle (192.168.a million.a million) it quite is a router situation for useful. Comcast has no longer something to do with your LAN whether you unplug the cable out of your modem you will desire to nonetheless be waiting to realize that router or different desktops on your community. it is likewise no longer the modem, it additionally won't have the capacity to end you from getting access to the router. those affordable routers are notoriously unreliable and pull that style of flaky stuff all of the time. sometimes you get one which works for years and infrequently they only flake out.

Answer 4

I would first set the router back to factory defaults and then reconfigure it.

Answer 5

Hurrah, that's what I was exploring for! Thanks to author of this question.