Im running proftpd-1.2.0rc3-1.1mdk (from rpm). I run 2 ftp servers: the
default (port 21) and a virtual host (port 22 -- this isnt the real
case, but easier for this discussion). Proftpd is set to start as a
service in run level 3 (run level I run in). In proftpd.conf, I have
'<VirtualHost host.dyndns.org>' -- I make use of dyndns.org's dynamic
DNS service b/c I have a DSL connection and my IP changes anytime the
connection resets. I am using 'rp-pppoe-2.5-1' to manage my DSL
connection. What I want to do is have Proftpd accept ftp connections on
the 2 ports, listening on all interfaces/IPs associated with this
physical machine. That means both external (internet) IP and internal
(LAN) IP.
If I set /etc/proftpd.conf to use the LAN hostname for both of the 2
servers, I can connect from my LAN fine on both ports and get the
approriate server. But, if I connect to the external hostname
(originating from either the LAN or internet), I only get the default
ftp server on both ports. So, how should I be doing this?
Problem 2: If I use host.dyndns.org as the hostname for the 2nd ftp
server (port 22), I have problems. This is because when I start my
machine, the DSL service starts *after* Proftpd. This caused Proftpd to
complain that it cant resolve host.dyndns.org and not start. So, how can
I change the order that the services start?
Third problem: Proftpd seems to bind to the hostname, rather than an
interface. So, when the DSL connection drops, rp-pppoe handles the
auto-reconnecting. But, Proftpd must be restarted everytime! This is
certainly not the desired behaviour. I have 'proftpd restart' in
/etc/ppp/ip-up.local, but that doesn't seem to always work...
I cant imagine Im the only one with a similar setup. If anyone can shed
some light on my errs, it would be greatly appreciated. I may even name
my first born child after he/she who can give me the magic answer of my
specific problem.
Thanks in advance
Kevin Venkiteswaran
--
The chains of marriage are so heavy that it takes two to carry them, and
sometimes three.
-- Alexandre Dumas
