Embedded FTP Server
The Embedded FTP Server page is used to activate the embedded FTP server for further use by authorized users. Through this page, you can also define the FTP parameters and manage both the FTP administrator profile and user profiles.
Embedded FTP Server parameters:
Parameter |
Designation |
$PASHS |
Activation |
Click on this button to activate the embedded FTP server. |
EFT,ON EFT,OFF |
FTP port |
Enter the IP port of the embedded FTP server. Default is 21, according to conventions. |
EFT,PAR |
Memory location |
Choose the memory attached to the embedded FTP server. This can be the receiver internal memory or a device connected to the receiver via the USB port (USB key or mass storage media). |
EFT,PAR |
FTP path |
Enter the path giving access to the directory users will be authorized to download data from. |
EFT,PAR |
Administrator username |
Keep or change the embedded FTP administrator username. |
EFT,PAR |
Administrator password |
Keep or change the embedded FTP administrator password. |
EFT,PAR |
(Show characters) |
Use this option to show or hide the above password. When hidden, the password is replaced with “*” characters. |
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NOTE: By default, and for convenience, the administrator profile of the embedded FTP server is the same as that of the Web Server. It is your responsibility to decide on whether these two profiles should remain the same or not.
Don’t forget to click on the Configure button after setting this first set of parameters.
Managing the list of users:
Parameter |
Designation |
$PASHS |
Username |
User login |
EFT,USR,ADD |
Password |
User password |
EFT,USR,ADD |
(Show characters) |
Use this option to show or hide the above password. When hidden, the password is replaced with “*” characters. |
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Add/Modify button |
To add a new user, enter her/his name and password in the corresponding fields and then click on the Add /Modify button. To modify the password of a user, first select this user from the users list (causing her/his name and password to appear in the Username and Password fields), change the password and then click on the Add/Modify button. |
EFT,USR,ADD |
Delete button |
To delete a user, first select it from the users list (causing her/his name and password to appear in the Username and Password fields) and then click on the Delete button. The user disappears from the users list. |
EFT,USR,DEL |
Users list |
Lists the names of the users currently authorized to use the embedded FTP server. |
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Changing a user password should be a well-considered action. Users should be informed in advance of the planned changes.