> For some reason, because I'm behind a firewall (or at least, that's the only > reason I can figure) when I try to connect to some ftp servers using a web > browser or Fetch, I get an Illegal Port Command. If I use the OS X terminal, > I get the same thing, unless I set it to passive mode, in which case > everything works fine. So my question is, how can I set Fetch/IE/Netscape to > default to passive mode? Is it possible? I would like to be able to connect > to ftp servers with no problem when, say, I'm booted into OS 9.
Your FTP client software should automatically detect active/passive mode and switch to whatever the server requests. Are you connected to the internet through a proxy server or a SOCKS firewall? As either of those can cause problems like you have described. You should check with your service provider to see what all you are behind. Sam -- MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> Now shipping! Farallon Wireless SkyLINE PCI Card for Mac Desktops! <http://www.farallon.com/le/skyline/pci/index.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
