[NTLUG:Discuss] tftp server administratively unavailable

[MikeP]

Dennis Rice wrote:

> I am trying to set up a tftp server for maintaining router 
> configuration information.  The configuration is simple, but the 
> problem is when I attempt to write a file to it.  System is FC3.
>
> When coping the data to the server from the router (cisco), I get the 
> return message of "destination unreachable".  I have modified the 
> directory and file to rwx for u/g/o (make it work, then secure).
>
> Using ethereal, I found that the return ICMP message was Type 3 - 
> Destination Unreachable, and Code 10 - Host administratively prohibited.
>
> I enterpret this as meaning that the user is restricted, but by what I 
> do not understand.  Would appreciate suggestions as to what I can look 
> at.
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis Rice
> dearroz at comcast.net
>
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A TFTP Server is NOT an FTP server. TFTP and FTP are different 
protocols. You will not be able to connect to the TFTP Server with an 
FTP client.
This link may help. 
http://www.solarwinds.net/Toolsets/Content/TFTP-Server.htm
Good Luck.

MikeP