Configuration Guide FTP Server Configuration
FTP Server Configuration
Overview
You can set a device as the FTP server. Then you can connect to the FTP server through a
FTP client and upload or download documents through the FTP protocol.
FTP server enables you to get documents from devices like Syslog file. You can also copy
documents to the file system of devices directly.
FTP Commands Supported
Upon receiving a FTP connection request, the FTP server requires the FTP client offer login
user name and password for authentication.
The FTP client can run commands only when it passes authentication. Not all FTP client
commands are supported at present. The following table shows the FTP client commands
supported:
For the method to use above mentioned FTP client commands, refer to FTP client software
document. In addition, many FTP client tools, for instance, CuteFTP and FlashFXP have
graphic operation interface. Users no longer need to use FTP commands.
Configure the FTP Server
The following sections describe how to configure the FTP Server.
Enable or Disable the FTP
Configure the Top Directory
Configure Session Idle Time
Configure Login User Name and Password
View Status and Debugging Information
Configuration Example