Introduction To Ftp; M87X Ftp Implementation - Novatech Bitronics M87X Series Manual

5.5.1a Introduction to FTP
FTP protocol is a standard component of the Internet protocol suite and is used to transfer
files between computer systems. Every Windows/Unix/Linux operating system contains an
FTP Client program that allows simple access to FTP Servers such as the M87x. FTP is
accessed from the command prompt (sometimes referred to as the DOS prompt). A
(simplified) sample session appears on the screen as:
C:\windows> FTP 192.168.0.254
M87x server, enter user name: anonymous
Enter password: BITRONICS (Any password will work)
FTP> binary
Some Operating Systems default to ASCII mode for FTP. Entering "binary" ensures that
the FTP connection will be in the binary mode necessary for communicating with the
M87x.
As shown above, the user specifies the IP address of the server, enters a username and
password, and then is presented with the FTP prompt awaiting commands. The following
commands are useful for communicating with the M87x.
Command
BINARY
CD..
CD directoryname
DELETE filename.ext
DIR filename.ext
GET source file destination file
PUT source file destination file
QUIT
Refer to your local operating system documentation for more details.
5.5.1b M87x FTP Implementation
The M87x FTP server has three privilege levels that determine the allowed FTP
operations.
Description
Read files within the C:\DATA directory
Read files on any drive or directory
Read, Write, or Delete files on any drive or directory
Access to Levels 1 and 2 require the user to enter the starting (root) directory as the "User
Name". For this purpose, the drive name is treated as a directory. The entire "c" drive
would be accessed by entering a User Name of "c" and the appropriate password. Access
to a subdirectory, for example the configuration files, is obtained by entering a User Name
ML0021
Function
Changes FTP to binary mode
Change current directory to parent directory
Change current directory to directyname
Delete file from Server
List directory contents
Read file from M87x
Write file to M87x
Exit FTP server and return to command prompt
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Username
"anonymous" or "guest"
Drive\directory
Drive\directory
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Password
Any
Level 0
Level 2