Question : FTP from outside the LAN

Hello, I'm trying to set up an FTP server using SERV-U and need it to be accessible from the web, I'm trying to configure port forwarding in my hp procurve 7203dl router, I need to know, is it really necessary to do this step? Is there another way to do this?

Answer : FTP from outside the LAN

Hello jose3jo,

Yes, it's necessary if you want external user from Internet connect to it : PAT Port Address Translation.

Regards.