ftp listing does not work

Lotharster · 11-28-2005, 06:33 AM

When I login to ftp.de.debian.org via

Code:

$ftp ftp.de.debian.org

and log in as an anonymous user, I can change directories and download files, but whenever I try to list a directory, bash says:

Code:

ftp> ls
200 PORT command successful

and that's it. Aftervsome time, bash says:

Code:

425 Unable to build data connection: Connection timed out

What am I doing wrong?

bathory · 11-28-2005, 06:44 AM

You must use passive mode (I guess you're behind a firewall). So at the ftp prompt give:

Code:

ftp> pas

Lotharster · 11-28-2005, 07:42 AM

Thanks!