FTP/Linux guru needed

[philg]

Hi all,

I am not a network expert (nor a Linux one) but I am not a nivoce either

However I am having some ftp problems that have me stumped

I run an ftp client on my Linux machine (actually a Tivo!)

I can open a remote server
I can change to an appropriate directory on that server
BUT when I try to "put" a file, the initial "PORT" command (which my ftp debug says is "PORT 192,168,0,222,4,181" - yes, 192.168.0.222 is the IP address of Tivo) it fails with

"421 No Transfer Timeout (300 seconds): closing control connection."

I have tried ftp'ing from my Windows pc and that works just fine, so I am fairly sure my ADSL router/firewall is configured to allow ftp packets out

What else can I look at to see why this PORT command is failing (and, out of interest, what is it DOING?)

Many thanks for any suggestions

Phil G

[poohshunny]

This looks like the TiVO isn't using a passive ftp connection. Look for a way of configuring the client to use passive (PASV, maybe).

I think it involves the remote end trying to connect back, but your system won't allow it, but by using a passive connection, it should allow the connection out.

[philg]

You are a HERO (or heroine)

That was EXACTLY the problem

Many MANY thanks (this was driving me crazy!!)

Phil G

[poohshunny]

My hubby says happy to help! I had a funny feeling he would know how to fix your problem. I'll let him know he is a hero! Ha ha

[philg]

You shouldn't have given the game away - you had me convinced :)

[lisaovdarlo]

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