I have Windows 10 as a guest OS and try to connect to FTP server using FTP command in Command Line.
I am able to log on (230 xxx is logged on.) but I can't do any other operation.
For example, if I do 'ls', it hangs a while then fails with '425 Unable to open data connection problem'.
I have NAT as my network setting. I have an internet connection as I'm able to browse internet using a web browser in guest OS.
How do I fix this problem?
Thanks for your help in advance!
FTP Unable to open data connection problem
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mpack
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Re: FTP Unable to open data connection problem
I'd guess that it's time to try bridged networking.
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Martin
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Re: FTP Unable to open data connection problem
FTP is working by default in "active mode" where the server tries to open the data connction to the the client.
This doesn't work with NAT. For NAT connections you need to switch your FTP client to passive mode.
This doesn't work with NAT. For NAT connections you need to switch your FTP client to passive mode.