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[spunk@xxxxxxx (Spunk S. Spunk III)]

Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2000 08:29:01 -0800
From: "Spunk S. Spunk III" <spunk@xxxxxxx>
Message-ID: <B66F58CD.2869%spunk@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [SLE] ftp through router problem...



Hmmm... I was using pasv mode... but I don't have port 20 set to pass...

Spunk
> 
> This is because your router is using NAT to map from the outside. You must
> use an FTP client that allows passive transfers. FTP also uses port 20 as a
> control port.
> 
> For example, if you are using CuteFTP, on the advanced tab you can select
> PASV mode, or I think older versions have a Use Firewall option.
> 
> Hope this helps,
> Chuck
>