Hi Jim, it's a Net Gear and you are correct...I need to RTM. I KNOW it's buried underneath this bunch of papers on my desk. I did read it when I first set it up but it's only a couple of pages. Must be more on the CD that came with it. I shoulda done that first, LOL, before posting. Thanks for your prompt reply, Sammi Jim wrote: > Hi Sammi, WHAT router are u using? > > Yes, some routers block the FTP port by default, but there should be a > way to enable it. Time to RTM. > > -Jim- > > Sammi wrote: > >> I have been uploading files for years and never had a problem until >> now. The program is an oldie but has worked well for me, WS_FTP. On >> the off chance that something had gone wrong with it...I downloaded >> a program my ISP recommended, it is FileZilla. >> >> Doesn't matter which one I attempt to upload with...I get this >> response: failed "createsocket"- Blocking operation in progress >> Connection failed. >> >> What could be blocking it? >> >> So I sez to myself, "Hey...ZoneAlarm". It is the freeware version >> and I have set it to allow both programs. But even after shutting >> down ZA it still will not let me upload to my own site. >> >> I just had a thought...if my router has an additional firewall then >> maybe that is the problem. Hmm. Don't know how I will be able to >> check that out. I don't remember anything in the set up that dealt >> with this issue. >> >> Any other thoughts on this problem? >> >> TIA, >> >> Sammi To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ For more info: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk