ftpd on xinetd

[Michael Klinosky <mpk2@xxxxxxxxx>]

I set up an ftp server (pure-ftpd, for personal & temporary use). It 
works fine when run in standalone mode (non-xinetd), on my lan and from 
outside. But, when I try as a xinetd service (which I'd prefer), the 
login fails (unix-style).

What could possibly be wrong?

I don't know how to control access as a standalone, but do know about 
xinetd. Does tcp wrappers work for a service in standalone mode?