ADTRAN 1000R Series ip ftp source-interface <interface>

Command Reference Guide Global Configuration Mode Command Set

ip ftp source-interface <interface>

Use the ip ftp source-interface command to use the spec ified interface’s IP address as the source IP

address for FTP traffic transmitted by the unit. Use the no form of this command if you do not wish to

override the normal source IP address.

Syntax Description

<interface> Specifies the interface to be used as the source IP address for FTP traffic.

Type ip ftp source-interface? for a complete list of valid interfaces.

Default Values

No default value is necessary for this command.

Applicable Platforms

This command applies to the NetVanta 300, 1000, 1000R, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000 and

Total Access 900 Series units.

Command History

Release 6.1 Command was introduced.

Release 9.1 Command expanded to include HDLC interface.

Functional Notes

This command allows you to overr ide the sender field in the IP packet. If you have multiple interfaces in

your unit, changing the sender tells the receiver where to send replies. This functionality can also be used

to allow packets to get through firewalls that would normally block the flow.

Usage Examples

The following example configures the unit to use the loopback 1 interface as the source IP for FTP traffic:

(config)#ip ftp source-interface loopback 1