Help sharing files over internet between two Macs

Hi,
I'm trying to share some files with my sister over an internet connection and cannot get it to work! Basically, I'm trying to have her connect to my computer and get the files out of my public drop box folder, where I've put them. I turned on File Sharing in System Preferences, gave her my IP address, she attempted an AFP connection, and keeps getting errors that the connection was refused. Since I use a wireless router, I disabled ALL the firewall functions of it to see if that would help, but still no dice. I tried turning on sharing via FTP and having her use an FTP client to log in, but that didn't work, either...AARGH!! Can someone help me or give me some ideas, please?? I'm using OS X 10.4.7 and she's using OS X 10.2.something.
Thanks in advance!
Evan
1.5 GHz powerbook g4 15 Mac OS X (10.4.7)

1. Make sure FTP Access is unchecked in System Preferences.
2. Install PureFTPd (http://jeanmatthieu.free.fr/pureftpd/index.html?http&&&jeanmatthieu.free.fr/pure ftpd/download.html) on your Mac. It's free.
3. Forward Ftp port number 21 through your router to your Mac's local IP address.
4. Create virtual users in PureFTPd and you're rocking.
Your problem might also lie in your ISP blocking your port 21 - double-check it's OK.

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