Re: How to open port 21

My OS is WinXP Pro-Sp2. While waiting for reply, I tried Windows
Firewall - advance.
That permitted opening of the port21. Now, ftping is working.

I have another similar computer at home. Both office and home computers
have almost identical configuration and software installation. Ftping did
not work on my office computer because port 21 was blocked. On the other,
no problem with my home computer. I am puzzled about port 21.
Could you please tell me what causes blocking (or opening) port21? Then,
I will be careful in future. Craig







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> What is your Operating System ?
> Windows version and Service Pack level???
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>
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> Generally opening ports can be done with Firewall.
> For Windows XP SP 2 and its firewall ,
> Start-Settings-Control Panel-Windows Firewall
> then click on Exceptions and click on ADD PORT
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> Keep in mind that opening a port or creating and exception poses a
> security
> threat to your computer,privacy and data !!!
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> "Craig" wrote:
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>> I today found that port 21 (for FTP server) was in stealth mode.
>> So I could not do FTP. Could some tell me how to open ports?
>>
>> Craig
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>>


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