cannot use ftp outside

[simon_108]

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?

[Con O'Kelly]

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

[KapilRaj]

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

[T G Manikandan]

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