FTP (File Transfer Protocol) Server
Advanced > USB > FTP
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is used to access shared files through the Internet. In order
to share files, you will need to plug in a USB storage device on the USB port(s) on the
back of the router.
1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page”
on page 9).
2. Click on Advanced and click on USB, then click on FTP Server.
3. Review the administrator settings required for your FTP server. Click Apply to save
settings
Server Status: Select enable or disable for the feature.
Remote Access: Selecting Enabled will allow access to the USB storage using FTP
over the Internet (WAN) and local (LAN) networks. Selecting Disabled will disable
FTP access over the Internet and allow LAN access only.
File Server Codepage: Defines which character set to use when transferring data
using FTP. It is recommended to leave these settings as default “Western
European”.
4. Review the administrator settings required for your FTP server. Click Apply to save
settings
User Name: Enter the user name to be used to access your files.
Password: Enter the password for the user name.
5. Review the User Account List section. Click Apply to save settings
User Name: Enter the user name to be used to access your files.
Password: Enter the password for the user name.
Permission: Select the permission you will grant to the user
Enabled: Click to activate user account.
Signing up for a Dynamic DNS service (outlined in Identify Your Network section pg.39)
will provide identification of the router’s network from the Internet. You can access your
shared files over the Internet by typing ex.ftp://<router’sWANIPaddress> or
ftp://myDDNSservice in your web browser or file explorer address bar. You can access
your share files locally by typing ftp://<router’sLANIPaddress> in your web browser or
file explorer address bar.
You can find your router’s WAN IP address settings under Advanced > Administrator >
Status.
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