File Operations Via Ftp; Directory Structure; Setting Up; Connecting Via Ftp - Sony PWS-4500 Operation Manual

File Operations via FTP

File operations between the unit and the computer are
performed using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP).

Directory structure

The following diagram shows the PWS-4500 internal
directory structure that is visible on the computer.

Setting Up

1
Connect the unit and the computer network terminals
using a network cable. Alternatively, connect the unit
to the same network as the computer.
2
Set the IP address and other settings of the unit.
See "Network tab" (page 25).
Connecting a computer running Windows Vista/
Windows 7/Windows 8
Disable internet protocol version 6 (TCP/IPv6).
On Windows Vista: (1) Open [Network and Sharing
Center] > [Manage network connections] > [Local
Area Connection] in Control Panel. (2) Display
[Local Area Connection Properties], uncheck the
[Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)] checkbox,
and click the [OK] button.
On Windows 7/Windows 8: (1) Open [View network
status and tasks] > [Change adapter settings] > [Local
Area Connection] in Control Panel. (2) Display
[Local Area Connection Properties], uncheck the
[Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)] checkbox,
and click the [OK] button.

Connecting via FTP

You can connect the unit and computer via FTP using the
following methods.
• Using the command prompt.
• Using FTP client software.
This section describes using the command prompt method.
If using FTP client software, set up the software as
required.
Logging in
1
Launch the command prompt.
2
Enter "ftp <SP> <IP_address>" and press the Enter
key (where <SP> is a space character).
For example, if the IP address of the unit is set to
"192.168.0.1", enter "ftp 192.168.0.1".
For information about the FTP command, refer to the
Help in Windows.
If the connection is successful, you will be prompted
to enter a user name.
3
Enter a user name of "usr1" and press the Enter key.
If the user name is authenticated, you will be prompted
for a password.
4
Enter the password and press the Enter key.
The password is the model name ("pws-4500").
If the password is verified, login is complete.
You can change both the user name and password.
If a connection timeout occurs
The unit disconnects the FTP connection if no
command is received within 90 seconds of the last
command being received. In this case, first log out (see
next section) and then repeat steps 1 to 3.
Note
If the power to the unit is turned off during an FTP
connection, any data being transferred will be
discarded.
Logging out
To log out after completing file operations, enter "QUIT"
at the command prompt and press the Enter key.
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