Flight Data Systems HHMPI - Page 36

Configuring an FTP connection
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Handheld Multi-Purpose Interface (HHMPI)
2. To save an FTP Type, press right on the FTP Type command, and then press down
until you reach the FTP type you want, and then press right. The HHMPI supports
three FTP types:
 FTP (port 21), unsecured transmission on port 21
 FTP over SLL, secured transmission that encrypts the username and pass-
word, and content with SSL
 FTP over SSH, secured transmission that encrypts the username and pass-
word, and content with SSH
3. To save an FTP username, press right on the FTP Login command, and then press up
to enter the username from the alphabet grid with the arrow buttons, pressing OK
between each letter. When complete, press cancel to exit the alphabet grid, and then
press OK to confirm the username.
4. To save an FTP password, press right on the FTP Password command, and then press
up to enter the password from the alphabet grid with the arrow buttons, pressing OK
between each letter. When complete, press cancel to exit the alphabet grid, and then
press OK to confirm the password.
5. To save a Re mote Pa th, press right on the Remote Path command, and then press up
to enter the remote path from the alphabet grid with the arrow buttons, pressing OK
between each letter. When complete, press cancel to exit the alphabet grid, and then
press OK to confirm the remote path.
The Remote Path field controls which folder the file is uploaded to on the FTP server.
Depending on the FTP server configuration, this may be an optional field. Leaving the
remote path blank means the file will be uploaded to the default folder your FTP
account logs into.
Note Select the Use Temporary File check box if the HHMPI is to
use a temporary file when uploading. When the upload is complete,
this temporary file is renamed to the final file name. This is useful for
ensuring that remote systems do not read a partially uploaded file.
Disable this option if the remote server reports a “rename failed”
error and leaves a temporary file with the extension -upload, and the
channel stops. This typically means that the server is employing its
own temporary file mechanism that is incompatible with the HHMPI).
Caution Using an unsecured FTP connection may result in the loss of
sensitive information. See your IT department or contact Flight Data
Systems for more information on encryption.