Frequently Asked Question
Yes, the FTP server behaviour has indeed changed in the latest Ewon Flexy firmware:
What’s changed with FTP on new firmware?
Starting with firmware version 15.0 (released to comply with the EU’s Radio Equipment Directive as of 1 August 2025), the FTP server is now disabled by default (both after factory reset and on fresh units). It is also no longer available on the WAN interface; it can only be enabled on the LAN and/or VPN interfaces via the
ClosedDevice
parameter .A similar change applies to Firmware 23.0 for the Cosy+ model (and likely consistent with later Flexy firmware updates): FTP remains disabled by default, and can only be selectively enabled for LAN and/or VPN access .
Summary Table
Firmware Version | FTP Default State | Interface Access Restricted? | How to Enable |
---|---|---|---|
15.0 (Flexy/Cosy131) | Disabled | Yes (only LAN/VPN allowed) | Set ClosedDevice via tabular editor |
23.0 (Cosy+) | Disabled | Same restrictions | Same method via ClosedDevice |
How to re-enable FTP if needed
To re-enable FTP on LAN and/or VPN:
Log into your Ewon Flexy’s web interface.
Navigate to Setup → System → Storage → Tabular edition → COM cfg.
Adjust the
ClosedDevice
parameter to the appropriate value:21
– FTP server closed on all interfaces (factory default)0
– FTP (and HTTP) server open on both LAN and VPN1
– FTP closed on LAN, open on VPN16
– FTP closed on VPN, open on LAN
Reboot your device to apply changes.