ActiveFTP Data Connection?

[Helpmeh]

I'm trying to use a batch file to transfer files via FTP to my DriveHQ TRUE account, but when I send it, it takes a really long time...it says free accounts are subject to slower speeds, but it takes like 30 seconds to upload a 16 BYTE (yes, just 16 bytes) file.


When I reviewed what exactly happens when I upload, this is what I found which is interesting:

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ftp> put ftpsend
200 Port command successful.
421 Failed to create ActiveFTP Data Connection. (Blocked by firewall?) Please use PassiveFTP, or download DriveHQ FileManager.
The 421 line is what is holding me up...I have no idea what PassiveFTP is and I can't use the FileManager, but it is taking a long time.


Is there some way I can enable "PassiveFTP" so it won't lag the script process so horrendously?


EDIT: I tried using Quote PASV as the first command after entering in my username and password, but it still brings up that stupid error message.

[ghostdog74]

some firewalls disable PASV for FTP connections. even if you use PASV with your FTP client, the firewall that stands between you and the other end must be able to recognise PASV mode. Check with the one that is in charge of the firewall.

[Helpmeh]

some firewalls disable PASV for FTP connections. even if you use PASV with your FTP client, the firewall that stands between you and the other end must be able to recognise PASV mode. Check with the one that is in charge of the firewall.

Now, I did a quick look through the control panel and Windows Firewall is disabled...making me think that there is another firewall on the computer. I checked my taskbar icons (where one usually is for firewalls, etc.), nothing, unless ESET Nod32 Buisness edition has a built-in firewall, which I doubt. I checked Add or Remove Programs, nothing mentions any firewall.

I guess the board thinks deepfreeze and NOD32 (with an outdated signature because of deepfreeze) will be enough to secure their computers.


EDIT: I did a little bit of googling, and it appears that the FTP client from CMD.exe doesn't actually support PassiveFTP...