A computer network is a set of computers
connected together for the purpose of sharing resources. The most
common resource shared today is connection to the Internet. Other shared
resources can include a printer or a file server
Active and Passive FTP The FTP server may support Active or Passive connections, or both. In an Active FTP connection, the client opens a port and listens and the server actively connects to it. In a Passive FTP connection, the server opens a port and listens (passively) and the client connects to it. You must grant Auto FTP Manager Access to the Internet and to choose the right type of FTP Connection Mode. Most FTP client programs select passive connection mode by default because server administrators prefer it as a safety measure. Firewalls generally block connections that are "initiated" from the outside. Using passive mode, the FTP client is "reaching out" to the server to make the connection. The firewall will allow these outgoing connections, meaning that no special adjustments to firewall settings are required. If you are connecting to the FTP server using Active mode of connection you must set your firewa...
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