ws_FTP asking to act as a server

ws_FTP is asking to act as a server, as reported by Zone Alarm firewall.

Should I say allow or disallow?

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That depends, do you want it to work? If so, you'll likely want to say yes. You can use PASV mode to avoid accepting any connections, but they may or may not work depending on the server, and any NAT boxes between you and the server.

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DevilsPGD

Your should deinstall Zone Alarm and better use the Windows-Firewall, for example. Then you get rid of such senseless popups.

Yours, VB.

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Volker Birk

"senseless"? Strange that the ZA firewall is properly asking the OP about the status of a "Server" service on their machine - and you want them to completely ignore that type of thing by using the windows XP unfirewall.

It's no wonder so many people ignore your advise.

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Leythos

See RFC 959 4.1.2.

Yours, VB.

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Volker Birk

Does PASV mode mean passive mode?

If so what is passive mode?

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no Spam skrev:

Yes.

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"PassiveMode

(boolean) Use passive/firewall mode when accessing the file. Passive mode (also known as "firewall mode") is required whenever you need to transfer files to or from an FTP server from behind a firewall. Passing the default value true enables passive mode and passing false disables it.

Normally, your computer makes a connection to an FTP server, and the FTP server responds by opening a connection back to your computer. This return connection won't work if your computer can't be reached directly from the Internet. In passive mode, both connections are made from your computer, so the FTP server doesn't have to do any connecting?it just waits passively for your computer to make both of the connections to it.

Most servers support passive mode connections, so it's generally best to leave this setting enabled."

/Anders

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Anders

In message , Anders writes

Thank you, I now understand.

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Active FTP vs Passive FTP see:

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Casey

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