User`s guide

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Using FTP
TransPort routers incorporate an FTP server. FTP allows users to log on to remote hosts for
the purpose of inspecting file directories, retrieving or uploading files, etc. For PC users, MS-
DOS includes FTP support and there are a number of Windows-based specialist FTP client
programs such as CuteFTP™ and Ws_ftp™. Many browsers also incorporate FTP support.
To initiate remote access to a unit using FTP, first establish a PPP DUN connection to the
unit and then run your FTP software.
Note:
If your unit has a USB storage device attached, it will show up as a sub-folder named “usb”.
FTP under Windows
Once the connection has been established, enter the Web address for the unit. By default
this will be:
1.2.3.4, 192.168.1.1 or digi.router
If you are using a browser, as opposed to a specific FTP program, you will need to precede
the address with “ftp://”. For example:
ftp://digi.router
This will give you an anonymous FTP login to the remote unit and you should see a listing of
the file directory (the format of this will depend on the FTP client software that you are
using). With an anonymous login you will be able to view and retrieve files, but NOT upload,
rename or delete them.
For full file access, you will need to log in with your correct username and password. To do
this, enter the address in the following format:
ftp://username:[e-mail]
This will give you full access and will allow you to copy, delete, rename, view and transfer
files.
When using a browser CUT, COPY, DELETE and PASTE may be used for manipulating files as
if they were in a normal Windows directory. If you are using a specific FTP client program,
these operations may be carried out using menu options or buttons.
FTP under DOS
To use FTP under DOS, use Windows DUN to establish the connection and then run the
MSDOS prompt program. At the DOS prompt type:
ftp digi.router
or
ftp 192.168.1.1
When the connection has been established you will be prompted to enter your username
and password. Following a valid login the ftp> prompt will be issued and you may proceed
to use the various ftp commands as appropriate. To obtain a list of available commands
enter “?” at the prompt.