FTP Configuration |
FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, is a protocol designed to transfer files from one computer to another over a network. FTP can be used to transfer logged data files from the NetRS to a local PC or workstation.
The NetRS provides three choices for FTP transfer:
If firmware uploads are going to be made using FTP, System Administrator FTP must be enabled.
Anonymous FTP allows anyone with access to the NetRS receiver to transfer files over the network, and optionally to delete files.
When connecting to the receiver to do an FTP transfer, the receiver prompts for a username and password. In the case of an anonymous transfer, the person initiating the transfer specifies Anonymous as the user name, and typically submits an email address as the password. The ability to do Anonymous FTP transfers, and the extent of the capabilities, are defined by the options on this page.
If the Enabled with Delete radio button is selected, anyone with access to the receiver can download and delete files. This option should only be used if the receiver is on a private network and access to the receiver is restricted to trusted users. This option should not be used for receivers on networks where access to the receiver cannot be controlled.
If the Enabled without Delete radio button is selected, anyone with access to the receiver can transfer files from the receiver, but will not be able to delete them. This is the recommended mode of operation when Anonymous FTP is enabled.
If the Disabled radio button is selected, Anonymous FTP access is not available and FTP transfer can only be accomplished using the netrsFTP or adminFTP accounts, if they are enabled.
Named FTP provides only those individuals with access to the NetRS receiver and with information about the netrsFTP account to transfer files over the network, and optionally to delete files.
When connecting to the receiver to do an FTP transfer, the receiver prompts for a username and password. In the case of Named FTP transfer, the person initiating the transfer specifies netrsFTP as the user name, and then must submit the password assigned to this account by the system administrator. The ability to do Named FTP transfers, the extent of the capabilities, and the definition of the password, are all defined by the options on this page.
If the Enabled with Delete radio button is selected, anyone with access to the receiver and with information about the netrsFTP account can download and delete files. While this option provides some additional security, it is not completely safe, especially for receivers on networks where access to the receiver cannot be controlled. It is recommended that the netrsFTP password be changed on a regular basis to lessen the security risk.
If the Enabled without Delete radio button is selected, anyone with access to the receiver and with information about the netrsFTP account can transfer files from the receiver, but will not be able to delete them. The use of this option depends primarily on who is given access to this FTP account.
If the Disabled radio button is selected, FTP access using the netrsFTP account is not available and FTP transfer can only be accomplished using the Anonymous or adminFTP accounts, if they are enabled.
The netrsFTP password is specified using the netrsFTP Password field. The password is verified using the Re-enter Password field. You should re-enter the same password that was entered in the Password field. Since the characters typed are not displayed, this checks for any typing mistakes possibly made during entry. Note that account names and passwords are case sensitive. This means that the case must be typed exactly as netrsFTP, and the password must be typed exactly as specified to obtain FTP access.
System Administrator FTP provides only those individuals with access to the NetRS receiver and with information about the adminFTP account the ability to use FTP transfer. The adminFTP account can only be enabled or disabled. When enabled, adminFTP users are allowed to transfer files over the network, delete files, and upload and delete firmware files.
When someone connects to the receiver to do an FTP transfer, the receiver prompts for a username and password. In the case of System Administrator FTP transfer, the person initiating the transfer specifies adminFTP as the user name, and then must submit the password assigned to this account by the system administrator. The ability to do System Administrator FTP transfers with the firmware upload and delete privileges is defined by the options on this page.
If the Enabled button is selected, anyone with access to the receiver and with information about the adminFTP account can download and delete receiver files, and also upload and delete firmware files. Although this option provides some security through the use of a named account and a password, it is recommended that the adminFTP password be changed on a regular basis to lessen the security risk.
If the Disabled radio button is selected, FTP access using the adminFTP account is not available, and FTP transfer can only be accomplished using the Anonymous or netrsFTP accounts, if they are enabled. Additionally, firmware uploads will only be able to be performed using the web interface.
The adminFTP password is specified using the adminFTP Password field. The password is verified using the Re-enter Password field. You should re-enter the same password that was entered in the Password field. Since the characters typed are not displayed, this checks for any typing mistakes possibly made during entry. Note that account names and passwords are case sensitive. This means that the case must be typed exactly as adminFTP, and the password must be typed exactly as specified to obtain FTP access.