Remote FTP access to the Freebox Server (V6) Closed

Question

Hello,  So here it is: we hear pretty much everything and its opposite on the internet since the update of the Freebox Server (V6), version 1.1.1.  What I'm interested in is being able to use software like Filezilla to communicate over FTP PROTOCOL REMOTELY with the NAS disk of the box.  1 - Is it even possible?  2 - If yes, how to proceed (port forwarding, IP address, etc.)?  Thank you all for your insights...  Configuration: Windows 7 / Firefox 7.0.1

galou00 · Accepted Answer

At the time I'm writing these lines, the Freebox V6 (Revolution) does not allow for "public" FTP service. Perhaps an update will allow it soon, but in my opinion, it would be a security flaw for the Freebox.  Furthermore, if someone decides to launch a denial-of-service attack on your box, it will cause your Freebox to go crazy, resulting in repeated resets and making you lose access to the Internet, TV, and phone simultaneously. No, what I recommend is setting up an old machine (like Ubuntu Server) in the DMZ and using solutions like My Secure Shell (http://mysecureshell.sourceforge.net/fr/index.html) to achieve secure FTP (SFTP), or ownCloud (https://owncloud.com/) if you want to set up your own cloud.

Hayholten · Answer

Anyone?

galou00 · Answer

Hello, Method at the end of this article: https://www.universfreebox.com/article/14818/Freebox-Revolution-un-reseau-personnel-accessible-depuis-n-importe-ou  and incidentally for port redirections: http://www.freebox-v6.fr/index.php/tutoriel/fiche/12/Accder-au-disque-dur-de-la-Freebox-V6-depuis-lextrieur

Hayholten · Answer

Thank you Galou for this information. However, I believe this is an open HTTP access that was recently enabled by a firmware update.  What I'm interested in is FTP access from anywhere...

roideseaux · Answer

I'm sorry to bring up such an old topic, but I'm interested...  Has anyone found a way to do remote uploads (hence the usefulness of connecting via FTP on a different network than the one for the Freebox...) ??  Thank you

Hayholten · Answer

I am also bringing up my own topic to let you know that as of now I still haven't found a solution! It seems that Free is still blocking this function...

xoxo · Answer

In the management platform, configuration tab, NAS tab, FTP tab:  enable the function :)   combined with the use of a DNS, it's killer.

Hayholten · Answer

In remote access? Outsider local? Could you explain the procedure?

roideseaux · Answer

Yes, I'm interested too... :D

gere34 · Answer

"just as practical"?  It still requires a PC to be switched on permanently, and uploading is impossible (or if it is, I imagine it's through an HTTP upload form... that's not great :S)

kalior · Answer

The solution I use while waiting for the opening of the FTP server on the FreeboxV6: a FileZilla FTP server behind a FreeboxV6  I) Installation of FileZilla Server - Run the installation exe (here FileZilla_Server-0_9_37.exe) - Click on the "IAgree" button - Leave standard options, then "Next" - Click on the "Next" button - Change the default port to improve the security of the FTP server, then "Next" Here I choose port 64147 (administration port) - Change the management interface startup to "Start manually", then "Install" - Close - Check the "Always connect to this server" box and change the port to 64147, then "ok"   II) FileZilla Settings - Create a directory on your disk that will serve as the root directory of your FTP server. Here I choose the directory \Freebox\hard disk - Create a user o Go to Edit then User o Click on the "Add" button (on the right) o Enter the login and then ok (here I choose mgavet) o Check the password box and enter the password (on the general page) o Click on "Shared Folders" to access the Shared Folders page o Click on the "add" button (in the middle) o Select the directory you created earlier o Check all boxes (Read, Write, Delete, Append, List, Subdirs) o Validate the creation of the user with OK - Securing the server o Go to Edit then settings o In the connection settings area, change the listening port o Click on "Passive mode setting" to access the "Passive mode setting" page o Check the "Retrieve external IP address from" box o Check the "Use custom port range" box o Enter the ports that will be used for passive mode   III) Network Configuration (FreeBoxV6) - Set the IP address of the machine where the FileZilla server is installed to a fixed IP o Note your current IP address (run -> cmd -> ipconfig) o Go to the properties of your local network connection o Then go to the properties of the TCP/IP Protocol o Enter the previously noted information  - Connect to the administration interface of your Freebox For example: http://freebox/login.php - Activate the NO-IP module to ensure that the IP address does not change o Go to "Internet connection", "Dynamic DNS", "Configuration" - Port forwarding to provide access to the FileZilla FTP server o Go to "Local Network", "Port Forwarding", "Simple" o Add ports 6421, 6420 o Go to "Local Network", "Port Forwarding", "Ranges" o Add ports from 6422 to 6488   IV) Test - Local connection test via FileZilla o Connection => OK  host: 127.0.0.1  login: mgavet  port: 6421 o File transfer test  - External connection test via FileZilla o Connection => OK  host: .no-ip.org  login: mgavet  port: 6421 o File transfer test => OK

docman95 · Answer

Here is the answer to your questions. I spent the day updating my document which dates back to the first firmware.  http://abeilleclub.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/acces-distant-freebox.pdf

Hayholten · Answer

docman95, great doc very useful ;-)  I’ll stick it in a corner near my place.  Thanks!

docman95 · Answer

Have fun.

docman95 · Answer

If it works for me, it must work for you and everyone else. The good news is that it works locally. Your system is therefore well configured.  The reason for your issue: Your dns record is not set up OR your IP has not yet propagated to the top-level DNS after registering with dyndns or no-ip. That is why you are still invisible from the internet. It can take several days, sometimes more than a week.  Proof by 9, you arrive at the FTP login screen  ftp://docman95.dyndns.org/  http://docman95.dyndns.org or http://docman.quickconnect.to/ (two addresses pointing to the same server and the same site)  Still doubting?

Geekword · Answer

ftp://docman95.dyndns.org/ Does not work.  ftp://docman95.dyndns.org:21 Does not work.   Both sites are indeed redirected though.  Geekword

docman95 · Answer

You have a problem at home, my friend, and the :21 is useless since before the URL you indicate ftp://  Here is the dump of the test pattern. Pay close attention to the URL  http://abeilleclub.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/mire-ftp.jpg  Now figure it out. Personally, I know it works and I'm not here to teach everyone. I made a procedure TO PLEASE YOU, NOT FOR ME, as simple as possible for people who don't know much about computers (in this regard). Be careful, I'm not criticizing anyone.  Since the arrival of V6, it works for me and I’m having fun. You can guess that if it doesn't work for others, it's not my problem.  Now, if someone lives in 95, come over and I'll spend 2 hours explaining how it works (under certain conditions).

Geekword · Answer

ftp://docman95.dyndns.org/  Can someone confirm? Are you getting to a login?  Or is the problem on my end?  Geekword

docman95 · Answer

Here you go, that's good. http://abeilleclub.wordpress.com/?attachment_id=1036  just in case http://abeilleclub.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/hdd-ftp.jpg

nycoo · Answer

Hello everyone...

And more specifically to docman95! Hello Stéphane :)
First of all, a HUGE thank you for the procedure "Configure remote access to the Freebox V6" of professional quality! I imagine you work in IT.

I tested the address provided by docman95, and I am not landing on a login but on a message stating that it is impossible to establish a connection with the server! (you too Geekword?).
Locally, FTP works ftp://nyc...no-ip.org I get a request for a username (freebox) and password (freebox password) and thus access to the Freebox hard drive is OK.

I have followed the procedure step by step (and redone and rechecked for 2 days) and for the last few hours, I haven't made any progress!!! Maybe I just need to be patient as you mentioned:
"The reason for your problem: Your DNS registration is not done OR your IP is not yet propagated on the primary DNS once your registration is done on dyndns or no-ip. That’s why you are still invisible from the internet. You have to wait several days, sometimes more than a week."

But I don't really believe that lol

My address created on no-ip works from the OUTSIDE in HTTP
http://...no-ip.org I arrive at the Freebox Server Access login OK.

ON the other hand... From the OUTSIDE in FTP (tested with my S3 in 3G).
Using ES File Explorer (android) recommended by docman95 (I was already using it, it’s excellent for LAN too) Well in FTP:
FTP host server: nyc...no-ip.org
Port: 21
Passive
User: freebox
Password: (password set in the Freebox)
I validate with OK... Add Server... Error Cannot contact the FTP server (nyc...no-ip.org)
FTP host server: 82.2.....7 SAME!

I turned off the Windows firewall and Avast antivirus just to check...
SAME?
Hummm... There it is!!!

So either it doesn't work from the outside! Or I missed something.

I am not in the 95 (even though I lived in Domont a long time ago) but in the 17 ;)

Thank you for your insights...
Nycoo

docman95 · Answer

Okay, if you have your screen via your address in http, that's perfect. You can now control your box remotely. That's good, isn't it?  The box doesn't have a web server in the traditional sense like a classic site, and that's why you only have the screen.  The S3 is too small for tests. With the tablet, it's like I'm on my server and it's much more comfortable.  Outside of Wi-Fi, I connect to the internet with my tablet via Bluetooth on my S3. I didn't want an additional subscription where I'm already paying for a web plan.

nycoo · Answer

Hello...

After numerous tests, research, and exchanges on several forums!!!
As of TODAY 27/03/2013, access to the FreeBox V6 from the outside is possible via HTTP through the FreeServer interface BUT NO FTP ACCESS FROM THE OUTSIDE (local network yes, but it's better to use direct LAN!).

To be continued...
Best regards,
Nycoo

nycoo · Answer

To MAKE things evolve requested since August 23, 2011, please comment and signal your need on Bug Tracker, the more people request it, the more weight it will carry.  Tracking of evolution requests or BUG FIXES for FREEBOX V6 Server http://bugs.freeplayer.org/task/7532  Nycoo

docman95 · Answer

I specify that IF external FTP access is possible. It works for me. Why would it be different for all of you?

Hayholten · Answer

Well, I don't want to sound too pushy (even though I'm the author of this topic), but the exchanges here do show that there is a certain discomfort surrounding this external FTP access. Even though docman95 might succeed while others do not, the difficulty remains abnormal... Well, that's just my opinion...

Just to show off a bit (sorry), I found a dual solution by getting myself a Synology NAS (DS413). Of course, you have to be interested in that...

So, either:
1. I map my Freebox to my NAS, and by accessing this later externally, I consequently access the entire content of my Freebox (copy, deletion, etc.)
2. even better!!! Synology incorporates a VPN client solution into its NAS. And there, you wouldn't believe the happiness. Wherever I am (as long as port 1723 is open on the network I'm on), I can access both my Syno NAS and my Freebox NAS just like I were local. And thus, I can do FTP, http, Webdav, SSH, etc.
The cherry on top is that via my Android Smartphone, believe it or not, it works like a charm (3G, Wifi)...

In short, to summarize, I can believe that docman95 can successfully access FTP, but I can also believe that an intermediate step might be necessary (VPN or something).

Still, Free should simplify this, especially since this request has been raised by many users for quite some time (see bugtracker).

There you go... ;-)

nycoo · Answer

Hello everyone...
To wrap up (for me), I did a local FTP connection test (FTP Expert) and a remote test on a PC connected to Free as well (Freebox V6 with TeamViewer and FileZilla).

- Local OK
- Remote: Unable to establish a connection to the server, no response.
Same settings for both tests, port 21 is well configured ;) even if not visible on the screenshot.

Best regards to all... Looking forward to it.

http://christel.nicolas.free.fr/divers/captureconnexion.jpg

docman95 · Answer

Look at your IP address my friend, don't you think something is missing (82.228.1)? You're missing a piece, for example: 88.228.1.xx

An IP address is 32 bits, which is xx.xx.xx.xx
4x8 bits to be very precise and not 24 bits as you have configured your client.

Correct the issue and try again. Please keep us informed of the results.

docman95 · Answer

Here is http://abeilleclub.wordpress.com/?attachment_id=1199

docman95 · Answer

I intentionally go through the dyndns hostname and not through the box's IP. With this method, it works from everywhere.
Now I have provided enough elements that demonstrate the opposite, (not to mention a sufficiently clear procedure) of what everyone criticizes, and for the sole reason that no one knows and especially does not understand how computer networks work.
I'm tired of wasting my time and I will no longer respond.

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