FTP Proxy

The FTP Proxy server allows use of FTP client applications that support the username@hostname method of firewall traversal. Examples of this are WS_FTP, and CuteFTP, as well as command-line FTP clients.

Port 21 is normally used for FTP.

The FTP service also allows you to connect through another firewall using the same mechanism. Looking on the connection tab you will see an option for a cascaded proxy server. This is where you can enter your external firewall details if you have one. Enter the name of the server (e.g. firewall) or the IP and the port name, and the users name and password will be used to access the firewall.

By use on the Non-proxy method of server integration , an FTP server and FTP proxy can be accessed on the same port.

Use of the SOCKS4 option on the connect tab allows a FTP client to do all its transfers via a SOCKS server such as the WinGate SOCKS server. With use of encrypted mapped links, this allows secure File transfer on the Internet. For more info on this see the Secure interoffice Communications .

Adding an FTP Proxy

FTP Application setup