FTP through firewall

[schueymcfee]

I'm trying to FTP using WS-FTP LE, but our firewall isn't allowing it. I have FTP set to allow, is there something I'm missing?

[JamieBeeston]

try enabling passive (PASV) mode in your FTP Client.

it alters the way return ports are used.

It is an option in most clients.

HTH

[schueymcfee]

Yep, it's switched on, still no joy.

[stuuu]

I've seen a few FTP clients ignore the active passive thing mind. Check its only sitting on port 20 & 21 by using netstat dos command.

FTP is allowed through the your firewall? If you admin it, some firewalls split FTP up into connect and data check IP ports 20 and 21 are open on the firewall.

good way to eliminate the ftp client is to use the dos command telnet (telnet [machinename] 21]. If you get a new screen and the connected message then you know the firewall is letting the initial connection through.

[schueymcfee]

It's okay I fixed it. (By using an ISDN line)





>> Edited by schueymcfee on Monday 26th July 16:58