[NTLUG:Discuss] tftp server administratively unavailable

[Jay Urish]

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MikeP wrote:
> 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.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Dennis Rice
>> dearroz at comcast.net
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>
>>
> A TFTP Server is NOT an FTP server. TFTP and FTP are different 
> protocols. You will not be able to connect to the TFTP Server with an 
> FTP client.


He didn't say he was using an FTP clinet. Re-read the message.

He more than likely is doing a router# copy tftp flash 
10.2.3.4/files/rtrconfig.x.y.z

I still think its a routing issue.





> This link may help. 
> http://www.solarwinds.net/Toolsets/Content/TFTP-Server.htm
> Good Luck.
>