does my IT person know about FTP?

[space-time]

I had to download a file from an FTP server for work. I could not connect form work, I tried Internet Explorer, FileZilla, no joy. I asked IT if they block FTP; instead of Yes or No, IT Person replied that I had to use FileZilla (which I already tried) and I had to ask the vendor (who runs the FTP server) to use FileZilla on their side as well. WHAT? why would that make a difference? Isn't FileZilla a Client, what does that have to do with a server? I came home, downloaded the file, will put on USB stick and take to work. Just a 24 hour delay because they block FTP.

[rob banzai]

Did he specify you use Filezilla for a particular protocol, like sFTP?

[space-time]

no.

[The UnDoug]

Your IT person is wrong.

The vendor does not have to use Filezilla.

[decay]

Windows, right?

sometimes a client works better.

Some how to websites:

http://www.redmondpie.com/access-ftp-sit...windows-7/
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/map-an-ftp-drive-windows


FOR windows 7:
Click on the start icon then click on "computer"
Click on "Map Network drive"
"Map Network drive" window will open. Now click on the link "Connect to a web site that you can use to store your documents and pictures"
Follow the step by step wizard to add a new network locations. Select "Choose a custom network location" when given the choice of where to create this network connection.
Type ftp address

ftp : //username:password@123.456.789.000

Give your newly created network location a name

[space-time]

thanks decay, will try that just to see if they block FTP ports or not.

[cbelt3]

Most corporate networks block the heck out of FTP sites for obvious (malware) reasons. Your IT security folk(s) should be able to help you. The basic IT Tech will usually just make squeaky noises.

We have a bunch of FTP links through the corporate firewalls of doom, but they are all monitored, scanned, and carefully watched. And oddly enough, most of them are between Mac users inside and outside.

[NewtonMP2100]

no but what about PCP.....???