ftp server configuration

[sam102]

I am trying to configure ftp.
Whenever I give the command
ftp machinename
then I get a message
Connected to machinename
But witin a few seconds I get the message
421 service not available. Remote server has closed the connection.

can anyone please guide me on this particular problem

 

[bjverzal]

Check /etc/services and see if ftpd is commented out or not. If it is, uncomment it, and refresh inetd. Try "init -q" or something like that. Check your manpage for specifics on how to refresh the inetd.

Bill.

 

[abovebrd]

which ftp daemon are you trying to configure

wuftp
proftp

etc..

the setup and configuration differ depending on which daemon you are tring to configure

-Danny