Setting up FTP Server on Mac OS 10.4.4

Hello.
I am trying to set up my Mac so that I can use it as an FTP Server.
I am connected via BT Business Broadband and I am using the following router:
3COM Office Connect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router (3CRWDR100A-72)
I have been assigned a Static IP Address, which I am 99% certain that I have entered correctly into the router. If I go to www.whatismyip.com it shows my static IP correctly.
What I cannot do is access my Mac via FTP from another computer.
I think I need to set up port forwarding on the Router to the Mac, but I dont know where to do this.
Then, once I have that set, How do I set the Mac up so I can connect via FTP.
I hope this makes sense..
I would be very greatful for any help / advice.
Many thanks
Glenn

Hi
Thanks for the reply - its very much appreciated.
So I go into my router and forward on ports 20 and 21. I assume that the router will automatically forward to the Mac without entering any IP addresses (?)
You mention that if I need read /write access I will need an FTP client.
I host some websites which I need to back up to the mac. The backend system allows me to automatically back up to any computer with ftp access.
So, I want to have the back ups sent to the Mac using ftp. (The back end will connect using ftp://user:password@serveraddress
which will obviously need write access. Would this still work without an ftp client. (as I write this, I have the feeling it would be OK as the back end to the hosting will be using ftp protocols anyway))
Any clarification would be great
Many thanks again
Glenn

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