Problems with active ftp from Linux-fedora

I have problems using ftp (through the "ftp" command) on my
linux pc fedora.

I think this problem is related to a security setting on the linux
installation since:
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- I can issue the same command succesfully to the same account
and server (ftp server at my ISP) from a Windows XP box that
is behind the same router and on the same LAN.

- I can run the ftp command successfully from my Linux-box
to another ftp server which is Unix-based (ftp server at my ISP)
and demands passive ftp. The ftp that doesn't work is to a
Windows server at my ISP which demands active mode for ftp.
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Any ideas what I can do to make this (active ftp from Linux-pc) work?
This is my own pc so I have root privileges.

Borge

B H <check4junk@gmail.com> wrote:
> - I can run the ftp command successfully from my Linux-box
> to another ftp server which is Unix-based (ftp server at my ISP)
> and demands passive ftp. The ftp that doesn't work is to a
> Windows server at my ISP which demands active mode for ftp.

Enter "passive" command after logging into remote FTP server.
By default ftp client is in passive mode, and now it will
switch to active mode. But you might need to adjust your
iptables settings to allow inbound connection from server.

--
andrei

"Andrei Ivanov" <iva@racoon.riga.lv> wrote in message
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> B H <check4junk@gmail.com> wrote:
> > - I can run the ftp command successfully from my Linux-box
> > to another ftp server which is Unix-based (ftp server at my ISP)
> > and demands passive ftp. The ftp that doesn't work is to a
> > Windows server at my ISP which demands active mode for ftp.
>
> Enter "passive" command after logging into remote FTP server.
> By default ftp client is in passive mode, and now it will
> switch to active mode. But you might need to adjust your
> iptables settings to allow inbound connection from server.

I have tried forcong active mode, but still have problems. So I guess
I need to investigate iptables. If anyone have any tips on what I should
look for I'll be happy.

Borge