Re: [cobalt-users] Slow FTP connect on RaQ4 - Same problem.

[Rik Thomas <rikt@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, 8 Dec 2000, Brian Coughter wrote:

> I have noticed the same problem as everyone else.  In my case, connecting
> via FTP is extremely slow (In somecases up to 4 minutes).  However, once I'm
> connected the file transfers are as fast as they should be.
> 
> It almost looks like like a port 21 problem.  I just don't know.  Any
> suggestions?
> 
> Thanx.
> 

Most likely your dialup provider does not have reverse DNS setup
correctly.  FTP servers check the reverse to put it in the log.  Next time
you get connected to your ISP, telnet to your box and do nslookup
your.ip.address.here  if you get what looks like a FQDN, you are ok, but
if you get nothing back then that is why authentication is taking so long.



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