Re: FTP Error

From: Glynn Clements (glynn@sensei.co.uk)
Date: Sun Aug 27 2000 - 12:29:28 EST

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SoloCDM wrote:

> When I ftp to a remote site, then execute any command at the remote
> host prompt, I get errors that all agree upon the same things: illegal
> PORT command, no PORT specified.
>
> I am masquerading down-stream from the firewall; therefore, it is my
> understanding that I will need to activate some modules to allow ftp
> to operate normally on a remote host outside our local network. Would
> someone give me answers to this issue?

You need to either:

a) use passive (PASV) mode, or

b) "modprobe ip_masq_ftp".

Personally I would recommend a), as it allows the use of a more
restrictive ipchains filter.

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Glynn Clements <glynn@sensei.co.uk>
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