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FTP Lab Setup in Windows

Objective: Learn how to set up and use an FTP server in Windows.

Overview

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a standard protocol used to transfer files between a client and a
server over a network. It typically uses:

 Port 21: Default control port for commands.


 Port 20: Data transfer port in active mode.

IIS (Internet Information Services) is Microsoft’s web server software for hosting applications
on Windows, supporting protocols like HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP.

Requirement: Windows Pc

Instruction:

Step 1: Set Up the FTP Server

1. Install IIS (Internet Information Services):


o Go to Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows features on or off.
o Check Internet Information Services and expand it.
o Under Web Management Tools, make sure IIS Management Console is checked.
o Under World Wide Web Services, check FTP Server and both FTP Service and
FTP Extensibility.
o Click OK and wait for the installation to complete.
2. Configure the FTP Site:
o Open IIS Manager (type "IIS" in the Start menu).
o In the left pane, right-click on Sites and choose Add FTP Site.
o Site Name: Enter a name for your FTP site (e.g., MyFTP).
o Physical Path: Choose a folder that will serve as the FTP root (create a new folder
if needed).
o Click Next.
3. Binding and SSL Settings:
o For IP Address, you can leave it as All Unassigned.
o For Port, use the default port 21.
o For SSL, choose No SSL for simplicity (you can enable it later).
o Click Next.
4. Authentication and Authorization:
o Under Authentication, check Basic.
o Under Authorization, select Specified users and enter a Windows user account
(ensure this account has permissions to access the FTP folder).
o Set Permissions to Read and Write if you want to allow uploads.
5. Finish the Configuration:
o Click Finish to create the FTP site.

Step 2: Configure Firewall Settings

1. Open Windows Firewall:


o Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Defender Firewall >
Advanced settings.
2. Allow FTP Traffic:
o In the left pane, click on Inbound Rules.
o Click on New Rule in the right pane.
o Select Port, then click Next.
o Choose TCP and specify port 21, then click Next.
o Allow the connection and click Next.
o Choose the profile (Domain, Private, Public) based on your network setup, then
click Next.
o Name the rule (e.g., FTP Access) and click Finish.

Step 3: Test the FTP Server

1. Using Command Prompt:


o Open the Command Prompt.
o Type the following command to test the connection (replace localhost with your
server’s IP if not testing locally):

bash
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ftp localhost

o Enter the username and password when prompted.


2. Using FTP Client:
o You can use an FTP client like FileZilla or WinSCP for easier interaction.
o Set the host to localhost, port to 21, and enter the username and password you
configured.

Step 4: Upload and Download Files

1. Upload a File:
o In your FTP client, connect to the FTP server.
o Navigate to the local folder containing the file you want to upload.
o Drag and drop the file into the FTP window.
2. Download a File:
o Similarly, to download a file, drag it from the FTP window to your local machine.

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