UPC Firewall - no FTP

eladnova

Hi guys

I've a UPC modem and the Firewall seems pretty basic with Low, Medium and High protection settings.

If it's on anything other than Low, I can't FTP into some services. I don't want to keep my Firewall set to LOW and was wondering what you do or if you have this issue?

ED E

Some routers require LOW for user port forwards to work. If youve forwarded for FTP and it doesnt work on Medium, then set it to Low, its fine. Just allows UPnP and forwards.

eladnova

Thanks ED E

I should have clarified.
I'm talking about accessing remote FTP sites. Once the router is set above Low, I can't FTP into a few remote servers.

On the other hand, FTP'ing into my NAS from remote services works.

ED E

You have two options so:

1. Leave it at low, its probably not an issue despite the name.

2. Beg UPC for an EPC3925 and then bridge it to a decent router.

Alun

eladnova wrote: »

Thanks ED E

I should have clarified.
I'm talking about accessing remote FTP sites. Once the router is set above Low, I can't FTP into a few remote servers.

On the other hand, FTP'ing into my NAS from remote services works.

This is often due to trying to use active as opposed to passive mode FTP. Active FTP has problems getting past a lot of firewalls, whereas passive or PASV mode doesn't. All FTP servers and clients support both modes, and will usually negotiate a mode that will work. You could try forcing passive mode in your FTP client and see if that helps.