Cant Get FTP to work

[Matt615]

I have a 2 comp network and I have them connected through a crossover cable. I am using proxy software(AnalogX) to share a dialup internet connection and I am running ZoneAlarm on both computers.

My problem is I cant get FTP to work on the client PC. FTP is checked in the proxy software so it should work but it doesnt. FTP works on the host, but not on the client.

I have tried setting the ZoneAlarm settings on both computers to Medium for both the internet and network and that didnt work.

Any Suggestions??????????

[ 04-25-2001: Message edited by: Matt615 ]

[ashtray1399]

You might want to try to use a program like serve-u(you can get it at downloads.com)

[Matt615]

I looked at the program and thats not what I want to do. I just want to be able to download from FTP on the internet.

[Matt615]

Anyone?????

[cyberskye]

FTP has a lot of issues with NAT.

2modes - passive and active.
In Active mode once the command channel is opened (usually port 21) the server sets the data channel as a random port 1024-65535. ZA would probably block access to that port, maybe not. In any case, your client is essentially NAT'd and that really confuses ftp as it cannot determine where to forward this new connection request (which is actually a response). Portmapping headaches, my friend.

Do a search on Active Mode FTP and then on Passive Mode FTP. Active is easier to admin on the server side if you are security conscious. Passive mode is easier on the client but a security nightmare as you have to allow access to ALL those ports mentioned above.

FTP was never designed to be secure.

Cheers

[Matt615]

Thanks for the info. I guess for now until I get my router for my upcoming Cable connection I cant use FTP on the client PC.