topic Re: cannot use ftp outside in Operating System - HP-UX

cannot use ftp outside

simon_108 — Thu, 01 Jul 2004 20:28:17 GMT

I'm using rx2600 Itanium Server. But when I login as root and type the following command:

#ftp .

No problem for login. But when I would like ftp to this server fro outside, it cannot do that.

How can I check the ftp config file or what is the problem?

Re: cannot use ftp outside

Con O'Kelly — Thu, 01 Jul 2004 21:12:47 GMT

Hi Simon

Well there's a number of different things to check:

1. Is FTP enabled in /etc/inetd.conf file.

2. Check /etc/ftpd/ftpusers file
Any users in here DO NOT have permission to ftp.

3. Check /etc/shells file
Only users with a shell listed in this file are allowed to ftp.

4. Check /var/adm/inetd.sec file
Perhaps ftp is restricted to certain hosts only?

5. Finally if you cannot ftp from outside, then ftp may be blocked on firewall. You will need to check with network admins on what firewall rukes are in place.

Cheers
Con

Re: cannot use ftp outside

KapilRaj — Thu, 01 Jul 2004 21:45:28 GMT

check all the above given by our friend ..

if u want to be specific check with the firewall team whether port number 21 is open for in-bound connections from net.

Kaps

Re: cannot use ftp outside

T G Manikandan — Thu, 01 Jul 2004 22:24:35 GMT

First check ftp is enabled in the /etc/inetd.conf file and /etc/services file.

If ftp works fine but root is unable to login then that is the default security.

check the users in /etc/ftpusers file.The users in this file are denied for ftp login