Freecom Technologies Network Drive XS Accessing data via FTP, Local access, Port forwarding

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Freecom Network Drive XS

4.2 Accessing data via FTP

Note: Not all browsers can upload data via FTP. Those that can include

4InternetExplorerandKonqueror.WerecommendusingFTPclientsoftware such as WS_FTP, SmartFTP or CuteFTP.

The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used to exchange files over an Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) computer network. The FTP protocol is built on a client-server architecture.

4.2.1 Local access

Enable the FTP Server option. Use any FTP client software or open your browser and enter

ftp://USERNAME:USERPASSWORD@IP_ADDRESS * or ftp://USERNAME:USERPASSWORD@NDXS *

(IP_ADDRESS is the IP address of your Network Drive XS)

4.2.2 FTP access via the Internet

Enable the FTP Server option in the Network Drive XS Configuration. Your router must be configured as follows:

1. Port forwarding

Forward port 21 to the IP address of your Network Drive XS.

* If you have changed the hostname or the IP address of the Network Drive XS, please use the new settings

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Contents Network Drive XS Freecom Technologies GmbH Germany Contents of the box Dear userUsers Guide General Information ChapterSystem requirements MacPrecautionary measures Opening the Freecom Network Drive XS will void the warrantyFreecom Network Drive XS Setup Overview Hardware Installation Computer Configuration LAN Mode Check TCP/IP Settings in Windows XPComputer Configuration LAN Mode Check TCP/IP Settings in Windows Vista Computer Configuration LAN Mode Check TCP/IP Settings in Mac OS TCP/IP tab, select Using Dhcp in the Configure IPv4 settings Installation of the application software Installation of the application software Windows Accessing the Network Drive XSAccessing data via SMB LinuxAccessing the Network Drive XS FTP access via the Internet Accessing data via FTPLocal access Port forwardingDynamic DNS Configuration of the Freecom Network Drive XS Freecom Network Storage Assistant PC/MacAccessing your Network Drive XS web interface Adding and removing shared foldersUsing the Freecom Network Drive XS web interface Repeat search for available Freecom Network Drive XSConfiguration of the Network Drive XS Basic Settings Status of the Freecom Network Drive XS Status System Information Setting up host and group nameSetting up the administrator password Configuring the time settings Manual ConfigurationAutomatic Configuration Firmware Version Status Network Information Dhcp Server ConfigurationStatus Service Information Status Disk InformationIP Config MaintenanceWindows File Sharing Configuration SMB Server User Account List En/DisableAdministration of shared folders NewRename Sharing folders Adding a shared folder Mounting shared foldersFTP Server Configuration Password user’s e-mail address Freecom Network Drive XS Internal FTP access External FTP access via InternetConfigure Torrent Download Client Media ServerDisk Utility LAN Connection Types of the Freecom Network Drive XS Direct connection to a PCConnection to an existing network LAN Connection Types of the Freecom Network Drive XS Warranty