Article ID: 555564 - Last Review: February 16, 2006 - Revision: 1.0

Slow performance issue when download/upload files from third party FTP server

Author: Yuval Sinay MVP
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SUMMARY

The following Knowledgebase will help you to resolve slow performance issue when download/upload files from third party FTP server.
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SYMPTOMS

When you try to download/upload files from third party FTP server, the download performance are poor.
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CAUSE

The third party FTP server may require to allow use of "Ident Protocol" (RFC1413 compliance).
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RESOLUTION

 
Option 1:
 
Use another FTP server, if this available.
 
 
Option 2:
 
Contact the FTP server support staff and request to disable the need to use
"Ident Protocol".
 
 
Option 3:
 
Allow access from the third party FTP server to the local computer via TCP port 113.
 
Warning: Please be aware that allow access to your local computer/LAN may create a security risk.
 
 
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MORE INFORMATION

 
Understanding Windows Firewall
 
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/internet/sp2_wfintro.mspx
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
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kbpubmvp kbpubtypecca kbhowto KB555564
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