Just a guess here, but I had a similar problem when trying to access the SuSE update servers via ftp thru a firewall. If I recall correctly, it has to do w/ the firewall and using passive mode ftp vs. active mode. In active mode, the ftp client contacts the server, and the server responds on a different port to start the transfer. In passive mode, the client contacts the server, the server responds back on the same port, and the client initiates the transfer on another port. Basically in active mode, the firewall sees an 'unsolicited' incoming connection 'cause it doesn't match a previous outgoing connection on the same port, so it is denied and you get the Illegal PORT Command b.s. I don't know if a firewall plays into your setup or not, but this is what was going on in my case. YMMV Monte --- Ross Xu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dear there, > > I have a problem about configuring FTP server (wu-ftp) on > linux Mandrake 7. > I can connect to the ftp server on clinet side using ftp > command. > But when I type ls, I alway get an error: > ftp> ls > 500 Illegal PORT Command. > 425 Can't build data connection: Connection refused. > ftp> > Do you have some idea about that? > Thank you in advance. > > ===== "Here, catch! Don't worry, it won't bite...BBZZZZAAAAPPP!!!...much <snicker>" What an unsuspecting mechanic hears as he learns to never, ever, play 'Catch' with a bored electrician ;) Monte Milanuk __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com
