Trying to get home to my FTP server from work – port probs (more) [firewall one] [folder list]
Q: Subject field is too small. Here is the deal.
I have an FTP server at home. Of a normal internet connection (GF house / buddy s house / etc), I / w DL login / problem.
At not work, we have a mighty powerful firewall, I “m getting inaccessibility to.
I see my FTP server. I can login, but never gets a list of folders, the little “flashlight looking” just goes and does . eventually, the connection time-out.
I was told (here at AT) that my work can have port 21 open and thats why I can authenticate, but they have blocked port 20 and thats why I can not see any files.
I was also told that activate the passive mode on my FTP client (GuildFTP ) I would skirt the issue as possible. I Passive mode enabled, but still have the same problem.
Any ideas?
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Re:What ftp server are you using? I know IIS was mentioned before but never a confirmation on that. You should make sure that it can handle passive mode, not like some other crappy ones that claim that it's the client's fault.
As for doing legit things, make sure that your IS policy does not say that you cannot do things not work related, or that this is work related, 99% do say that. That's what the connection is there for, not for your personal enjoyment. Although I have never seen (with my own eyes) someone get canned for misuse, I've heard plenty.
If it is legit, just ask your IT guy.
Re:Yeah, it's a good idea and would prolly work, but then that exposes me to a whole host of possible attacks. Six of one/half dozen of the other; I guess you can't have it all, right? Currently, I'm pretty airtight. Score a "0" on the DSLReports security scan. Thanks guys!
not really……these ports should already be open if you can get the internet and email….therefore, you would just be telling the ftp server to use those ports…..it's no more vulverable than using like port 21 for example….i don't think….unless i'm confused
Re:Originally posted by: guy
that's actually a really good idea….i would try either port 80,79, or 25….those are commons ports used for http, pop3, and smtp respectively…..they'll be open no doubt about it…..but not sure if ftp will work properly through those ports…..don't see why not though
Yeah, it's a good idea and would prolly work, but then that exposes me to a whole host of possible attacks. Six of one/half dozen of the other; I guess you can't have it all, right? Currently, I'm pretty airtight. Score a "0" on the DSLReports security scan. Thanks guys! 
Re:that's actually a really good idea….i would try either port 80,79, or 25….those are commons ports used for http, pop3, and smtp respectively…..they'll be open no doubt about it…..but not sure if ftp will work properly through those ports…..don't see why not though
Re:Isnt there a setting in IIS which lets you configure the port for the file server? Default is 21, but it can be set to virtually any arbitrary number. ie ftp://myaddress:1234
Don't know, but maybe you could transfer data through port 80. Surely that isnt blocked.
Re:Bump this once…someone's gotta know the answer to this. There's gotta be something I can do on my end to make it work. I'm new at this FTP thing.
Re:I was told (here at AT) that my work may have port 21 open and that's why I can authenticate, but they have port 20 blocked and that's why I can't see any files.
that sounds like the problem to me
to hell with that whole idea that the IT department is the freakin' police or something…..it's not illegal to use legal means to do something that IS legal…..if they have a firewall that stops you, then they don't want you doing it, so you probably shouldn't, if they don't, then enjoy!…it's not illegal to try!
Re:As you stated:
>>>At work, we have a mighty powerful firewall; one I"m not given any access to<<<
If your work place does not mind that you get access to the FTP, ask the IT manger to help you, he knows his system better then posters on AT.
Re:Jack, I understand what you're saying, but I'm not doing anything illegal. I can see, for example ftp://microsoft.com and download anything I want to. I can see other ftp sites as well. Just not mine at home.
I was told it's got something to do w/the fact that my work has port 21 open, but 20 blocked. To get around this and be able to DL from home, there's a way to configure my FTP client to send all info thru port 21. Remember, i can authenticate (login) to my server, but can't see any info.
Thanks.
Re:What exactly is he doing that is illegal? Just want to make sure I never get arrested if I ever try to do something similar!
Does this firewall block every ftp server in the world or just yours? If the latter, then I would think it would be ok to try to figure out how to reconfigure your home setup.
Of course it might just be easiest to copy your home files to a zip or cd if you really need to have them at work.
Re:Unless you have permission to do so, you are contemplating an illegal act.
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