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I entered the hostname, username/password and port, it seemed to connect but then the connection was lost, what should I check for? See the log below:

    Status: Resolving address of www.**********.com
    Status: Connecting to xxx.xxx.xxx.xx:xxxx...
    Status: Connection established, waiting for welcome message...
    Error:  Connection closed by server
    Error:  Could not connect to server
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Do you have access to the server? Anything said in its logs? Exactly what software did you use to connect? TRy with the plain ftp(1) program, not a fancy one like ncftp(1) or such. – vonbrand Feb 21 at 19:54
I used filezilla. I can check about access to the server, but right now I don't have access to it. What is the plain ftp(1) program? I'd be happy to download another client you recommend – Lucy Weatherford Feb 21 at 19:59
Also, are you behind a firewall? If so, can you connect to other FTP servers—e.g., what about ftp.kernel.org ? – derobert Feb 21 at 21:04
i don't think that i am behind a firewall? how can i check that out? – Lucy Weatherford Feb 21 at 21:29
Sorry, forgot to ask what operating system you use. – vonbrand Feb 21 at 23:36

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Looks like some type of firewall restriction on FTP. Locally, contact your systems administrator.....if it is remote, you'll have to contact the owner of the remote system.

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