Uploading and Downloading Files
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5.1Configuring anHTTP Server
Toupload and download filesbetween yourhostcomputerand the bridge,you will
need an HTTPserverapplication running inthe host. The servermusthave a
cgi--bindirectoryimmediatelybelowthe rootdirectory.Hereisa path example:
<drive:>\<http.root_directory>\cgi-bin
The cgi--bindirectorymustbe configured for read--execute privileges.
5.1.1Configuration Example
Here are guidelinesforconfiguring the Microsoft PersonalWebServersoftwarein
WindowsNTforbridge uploading and downloading.Refertoyourserversoftware
guidebookfordetails.
HInstall the HTTPserverapplication programinyourhost.
HSelect the WindowsControlPanel.Click the HTTP Servericon,and select
Properties.Thiswill open the ‘PersonalWeb ServerProperties’dialog.
HClick the Administration tab,and click the ‘Administration’button.
HUnder‘Select the PWS ServicetoView’,select‘WWW Administrator’.
HClick the Servicetab.
HUnderthe box‘PasswordAuthentication’check ‘Allowanonymous’and
‘Basic’.Uncheck ‘WindowsNTChallenge/Response’.Click OK.
HUnder‘Select the PWS ServicetoView’,select‘WWW Administrator’again.
HClick the Directoriestab.
HClick the Add button. Inthe ‘Directory’box,enter:
<drive:>\<http.root_directory>\cgi-bin
where:<drive:> and <http.root_directory> arethe driveletter
and rootdirectoryforyourHTTPserver.