FTP problems please help

[marklang]

Hey All,
I have been trying to get to my firends ftp server using FTP Explorer it connects fine but hangs when it goes to list the directories, I have consulted with my friend and the server is up an running. I've alos tried connecting to other ftp sites all with the same problem. I also tried a couple different FTP programs all having the same problem, so I'm convinced it's a setting on my computer. I am running windows xp pro. Anyone have any ideas?

Mark

 

[xsivforce]

tools --> internet options--> advanced. Look to see if "enable folder view for ftp sites" is ticked.

 

[Brad]

go to tools, then internet options and choose the advanced tab and then go to "Use passive FTP"

Brad

 

[xsivforce]

^^ that too

 

[marklang]

I have both checked and still have the same problem

 

[xsivforce]

Do you run a firewall or are you on a router? Maybe you have some security setting too high?

 

[marklang]

I use a linksys router which I've tried setting to it's defaults settings, which security settings would cause an error like this?

 

[mafiafromrussia]

i just dmz my main computer with linksys router. some people may say that it not good to do. but takes care of forwarding ports and all. dmz is turning off firewall for single computer behind a router

 

[gonaads]

Go to *Network Connections* under *Accessories*. Click on you Connection (Whatever you may call it) and click on the *Advanced* tab and uncheck "Internet Connection Firewall".

I have noticed that with the native XP Firewall enabled FTP tends to screw up.

BTW... I use WS_FTP Pro (ver 7.04 2001.12.20). You said you are using FTP Explorer but it could be having the same effect. But maybe if you configure the XP Firewall, ie... port that is being used and so forth. Then maybe it will not stall. Cause that is what it was doing with me until I disabled the XP Firewall. I am Using ZA Pro (ver 2.6.362) instead.