Re: ftp proxy
On Wed, Mar 29, 2000 at 09:39:19AM +1200, zdrysdal@diagnostic.co.nz wrote
> Hi
>
> I just found out that the reason why our PC's are unable to ftp to the
> outside (internet) is because they are behind a masquarading firewall. I
> have tried passive mode but that did not seem to work... so i guess the
> next option is to put a ftp proxy on the firewall. Has anyone had this
> problem? Is there an easier way then setting up a ftp proxy?
>
To FTP from behind a masquerading firewall requires that the
masquerading machine be configured to allow it. If the
firewall is a Linux box using the kernel's masquerading features,
the firewall administrator needs to load the `ip_masq_ftp'
module; other firewalls will require other measures.
Using a conventional ftp proxy typically requires using
SOCKS-aware clients, which may not be possible depending on the
client operating system and specific clients required.
John P.
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