[NTLUG:Discuss] tftp server administratively unavailable

[MadHat]

On Jul 7, 2005, at 2:27 PM, 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.

remember tftp is 69/udp, so make sure your FW on the host is opened  
properly.

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