Microsoft wi-fi direct virtual adapter blocking FTP protocol

[thedaxdaytrader]

Hi,

I have encountered a problem when using the Windows 10 Hotspot feature. When I connect to the hotspot using another Win 10 system everything works ok except it blocks the FTP protocol.


I have an application that connects to my host provider using FTP, it has run with no problems for 5+ years. I now have a situation where I am using a Win 10 laptop to boost the signal of a wi-fi router in another building. It is located to get the best signal and it works fine, it broadcasts a strong signal allowing other devices to use it.


However, when connecting to the Win 10 Hotspot the FTP protocol is blocked, everything else runs as normal


I have confirmed:

• I can FTP as normal if I connect to the same router as the Win 10 system that is step up with the hotspot.
• If I connect to the Win 10 hotspot FTP is blocked.

This is the first time I've used the hotspot feature in Win 10, I really like it and it's ideal for my situation but the FTP problem limits how much I can use it.


All other protocols work as normal, it's as if a rule somewhere is set to block FTP if passing through the Microsoft wi-fi direct virtual adapter.


See attached images for the status of the hotspot adapters, they both have the following settings.


IPv4Connectvity: Internet

IPv6Connectvity: No network access


I can FTP from the system with the hotspot setup using the built-in wi-fi adapter with no problems, it's only when I connect via the hotspot that FTP gets blocked.


I've tried a few things to change the IPv6Connectvity but no success so far. Also, if this was the problem why only block FTP and allow all other protocols and why does the built-in wi-fi adapter allow FTP as normal yet it displays IPv6Connectvity: No network access?





I use the Windows built-in Firewall and Defender on all the systems, they are all ACER Win 10 laptops.


thanks,

Phill.

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