I thought it may be Cox communications blocking the FTP but that does not make sense either because I can connect to other FTP sites, my Cox ftp for example. I am using a 3Com "Office connect" router. Have a "virtual server' set up to forward port 21 to my servers local IP and even set up what they call "special applications" also using port 21. Then I allowed ports 3000-3008 access to the router just in case I may need to for additional users, still nothing. Any ideas?
Jim

You can e-mail me

"Im getting an authentication dialog but cant go from there."

Yeah, I get that too when I try to connect via the finder in OS X but even when I enter the correct info it does not connect. If I can not get a port scan than something is wrong. The fact that you did try to port scan and also came up with nothing makes me think the router is screwing up somehow.
Jim

Ok well I got a Name Password Dialog. I got things to do. I cant help u by playing pony express on here. Goodluck.