Tftp Overview; Introduction To Tftp; Implementation Of Tftp - 3Com MSR 50 Series Configuration Manual

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TFTP Overview

Introduction to TFTP

Implementation of TFTP

TFTP C
When configuring TFTP, go to these sections for information you are interested in:
"TFTP Overview" on page 2115
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"Configuring the TFTP Client" on page 2116
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"Displaying and Maintaining the TFTP Client" on page 2117
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"TFTP Client Configuration Example" on page 2117
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The trivial file transfer protocol (TFTP) provides functions similar to those provided
by FTP, but it is not as complex as FTP in interactive access interface and
authentication. Therefore, it is more suitable where complex interaction is not
needed between client and server.
TFTP uses the UDP port 69 service for data transmission. For TFTP basic operation,
refer to RFC 1986.
In TFTP, file transfer is initiated by the client.
In a normal file downloading process, the client sends a read request to the
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TFTP server, receives data from the server, and then sends the
acknowledgement to the server.
In a normal file uploading process, the client sends a write request to the TFTP
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server, sends data to the server, and receives the acknowledgement from the
server.
TFTP transfers files in two modes:
Binary for program files
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ASCII for text files
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Only the TFTP client service is available with your device at present.
Figure 630 TFTP configuration diagram
TFTP client
Device
ONFIGURATION
Internet
TFTP server
PC