i have a linux box serving as a cable modem firewall / router. but ive encountered a problem with FTP. when i connect to an FTP server and attempt to list a directory's contents, it tells me its unable to create a data connection....i assume this is because my firewall is blocking the port used for this data connection...does FTP just pick a random unused high port or can you specify which one for it to use so i can unbock the port?
damn firewalls.
Don't know much about firewalls, but from what I do know, it sounds as if you have to tweak your settings. I would look into your ftp settings and make sure you have enabled downstream ftp. Otherwise you can upload all day, but you don't get to get a thing, not even directory listings! ;D
Aragorn
If you give a man a fire he'll be warm, if you light the man on fire he'll be warm for life.
ipchains? What do your rules look like?
yay, i just had to tell my ftp program to use passive mode.
;D
i have a linux box serving as a cable modem firewall / router. but ive encountered a problem with FTP. when i connect to an FTP server and attempt to list a directory's contents, it tells me its unable to create a data connection....i assume this is because my firewall is blocking the port used for this data connection...does FTP just pick a random unused high port or can you specify which one for it to use so i can unbock the port?
damn firewalls.
well duh!heheh. JK! ;D
Aragorn
If you give a man a fire he'll be warm, if you light the man on fire he'll be warm for life.
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