Hi, I am trying to set up my ftp server. I know it's the reverse DNS that make my FTP initial connect slow. But don't know how to fix it. My system: Redhat 7.0 with no DNS server installed. I ftp from my other computer in the same network, I have to wait at least 45 sec. before username prompt comes up. If I ftp from outside, the username prompt never comes up as the connection got cut off after a long wait , couple minutes. I know it's the reverse DNS, but how to fix it? Can I disable it in FTP access? I know one solution is to change the /etc/hosts and add the IP address there. But I am trying to give fTP access to my friends and I don't know their IP, even I know now, they are using DHCP and their IP change all the time. So, that editing /etc/hosts is not my solution Is there anyway to fix it? Thanks so much Softech

I was having the problem as well... You may have to disable ReverseDNS and or turn off Ident lookups. I am using proftpd and entered the following into my /etc/proftpd.conf file: UseReverseDNS off IdentLookups off Now it is like lightening! Hope that helps! wb

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