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4.2 Accessing data via FTP
Note: Not all browsers can upload data via FTP. Those that can include
Internet Explorer and Konqueror. We recommend using FTP client software
such as WS_FTP, SmartFTP or CuteFTP.
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used to exchange files
over an Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) computer network. The FTP protocol is built on a
client-server architecture.
4.2.
1 Local access
Enable the FTP Server option. Use any FTP client software or open your browser and
enter
ftp://USERNAME:USERPASSWORD@IP_ADDRESS *
or
ftp://USERNAME:USERPASSWORD@NDXS *
(IP_ADDRESS is the IP address of your Network Drive XS)
4.2.2
FTP access via the Internet
Enable the FTP Server option in the Network Drive XS Configuration. Your router must
be configured as follows:
1. Port forwarding
Forward port 21 to the IP address of your Network Drive XS.
* If you have changed the hostname or the IP address of the Network Drive XS, please use the new settings
here.