6.2.3. File Transfer Protocol
To make it possible to connect to this server from the Internet using the FTP ALG, the FTP ALG and rules should
be configured as follows:
Web Interface
Define the ALG:
1.
Go to Objects > ALG > Add > FTP ALG
2.
Enter Name: ftp-inbound
3.
Check Allow client to use active mode
4.
Uncheck Allow server to use passive mode
5.
Click OK.
Define the Service:
•
Name: ftp-inbound
•
Type: select TCP from the dropdown list
•
Destination: 21 (the port the ftp server resides on)
•
ALG: select the "ftp-inbound" that has been created
1.
Go to Objects > Services > Add > TCP/UDP Service
2.
Enter the following:
3.
Click OK.
Define the Rule - Allow connections to the public IP on port 21 and forward that to the internal FTP server:
1.
Go to Rules > IP Rules > Add > IPRule
2.
Now enter:
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