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To configure the TFTP server, choose Setup from the File menu. The
TFTP Setup dialog box will open, displaying options for the download
directory, the default timeout to wait for a service response, an d the default
number of retries before terminating a connect ion attempt as described
below.
Field Description for Discovery Setup Menu
Viewing the TFTP Process List
When the TFTP server receives a file tra nsfer
request, an entry appears in the process list window.
For each entry, the following parameters are
displayed:
Table 5-4 Field Description for Discovery Setup Menu
Field Description Example
Public Read Directory Default directory for all files for public downloading. C:\EV50\PUBLIC
Default Timeout Maximum elapsed time (in seconds) TFTP will wait until it gets a
response from a target device. The optimal value depends on your
specific network
5 seconds
Default Retries Maximum number of attempts TFTP will try to get a response
from the target device before declaring that the session has failed.
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Table 5-5 TFTP Process List
Parameter Description Example
Target Node The IP address of the device that initiates the TFTP file transfer
session.
192.74.255.74
Role Indicates whether the TFTP server is acting as a server or a
client.
Server
Action Indicates file download or simple transfer. SEND
Filename The file being accessed. SNMPDRV.BIN
Progress Current status of the file transfer (based on a percenta ge of the
file that has already been transferred).
10%