Specifications

162 Chapter 13
Using LAN
Transferring Files
Step 9. Type “quit” at the ftp prompt and press the Return key to quit the ftp session.
Ftp commands
This section briefly describes commands that are frequently used in ftp transfer.
get Transfers (copies) a specified file from the current directory of the ftp
server (the 4287A in the example above) to the ftp client (an external
computer in the example above).
put Transfers (copies) a specified file from the ftp client to the ftp server's
current directory.
binary Sets file transfer mode to binary format.
ascii Sets file transfer mode to ASCII format.
cd Changes the current directory.
dir Lists the contents of the current directory.
quit Quits the ftp session.
File transfer procedure using a file transfer application
Using a file transfer application in a Windows environment allows you to easily transfer
files by mouse operations. A general procedure for using such an application is briefly
given below.
Step 1. Start up a suitable file transfer application. A screen showing the status before connecting
the 4287A (for example, Figure 13-1) appears.
Figure 13-1 Sample screen of file transfer application (before connecting 4287A)
Step 2. Enter the IP address of the 4287A in the Server Name field (the field labeled 1 in Figure
13-1) and then enter suitable character(s) (any character(s) other than space(s)) in the User
Name field (the field labeled 2 in Figure 13-1). You can leave the Password field (the field
labeled 3 in Figure 13-1) blank.