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Firewall setting while using FTP server
The FTP server connection mode is set based on the firewall settings for the FTP server and the adapter.
While configuring the adapter, you must ensure that the FTP server connection mode is set properly for the adapter to connect to the FTP server. If the property is not set based on the firewall settings for the FTP server and the adapter then the adapter fails to connect to the FTP server. For more information about setting the FTP server connection mode, see the dataConnectionMode property for inbound processing and outbound outbound processing.
If the adapter is behind the firewall, set the dataConnectionMode property value as passive.
If the FTP server is behind the firewall, set the dataConnectionMode property value as active.