Connection in Passive Mode

For FTP connections, connections in passive mode is available. In passive mode, the remote FTP server waits for Xftp to establish the data connection. Select passive mode to use Xftp inside a firewall.

For Connection in Passive Mode Using a Session File:

1. Open the Sessions dialog box.
2. Select a session for connection.
3. Click the standard [Properties] button.
4. Click the [Options] tab in the Session Properties dialog box.
5. Select [Use Passive mode].
6. Click [OK].
7. Connect with the session file.

For Connection in Passive Mode Using the Quick Connect Bar:

1. Move to the local folder tab or close all remote folder windows.
2. Select one of the following methods:
   • Select [Properties] in the [File] menu.
   • Click the standard [Properties] button.
3. Click the [Options] tab in the default Session Properties dialog box.
4. Select [Use Passive mode].
5. Click [OK].
6. Connect from the quick connect bar.