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Re: Can connect, but not edit

Subject: Re: Can connect, but not edit
From: "lukaro" <webforumsuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2007 19:59:43 +0000 (UTC)
Newsgroups: macromedia.contribute.connection_administration

I can't tell you exactly what the problem is, but it will probably be related 
to the network firewall protecting the client computer.  

 Under active (normal FTP) the client will chose a random Port X to initiate 
the FTP connection.  It will then listen on Port X+1.  If you have an 
intelligent router like a Netgear, it can automatically open Port X+1 to allow 
the data connection in from the server.  Often, the Firewall can't do this, and 
this will stop Contribute working.  

 I suggest researching the difference between Active and Passive FTP, and then 
changing your Contribute advanced connection settings and client firewall 
settings accordingly.  

 Try using passive FTP option in advanced connection settings.  Here you must 
allow outgoing FTP connections from the client computer.  Also, try checking 
combinations of the various options in Contribute advanced options.  Even 
though some combinations make no sense, you might find it starts working.

 Rgds

 lukaro


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