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APPENDIX A: EXAMPLE FTP SETUP
Introduction
Meteor FTP software is a shareware program which can be used to provide an FTP server for the CM500 IP operation. Sunrise Telecom does not endorse or recommend Meteor FTP as a server program and only provides this documentation as an example of a typical implementation. Meteor FTP is copyrighted by Charles W. Clark. The latest version of Meteor FTP may be downloaded from the Internet at: http://66.235.19.241/meteorftp.exe. These general instructions will be helpful for use with any FTP server application.
Meteor FTP is a personal FTP server designed for the Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, XP and Windows Millennium Edition operating systems. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is one of the most commonly used methods for transferring files on the internet and is widely supported by a large variety of clients, including popular web browsing software. Meteor FTP features a straightforward, easy to use interface, stability and good performance for personal FTP sites. With Meteor FTP, you can allow users to upload and download files to your computer using either a specific logon and password or anonymous access.
Be aware that any FTP server can present security vulnerabilities on the computer on which it runs, potentially allowing access to system resources beyond those intended by the system operator. For this reason Meteor FTP is NOT recommended for use on systems hosting sensitive files such as financial records, etc.
The FTP server will need to be setup on your network where it is accessible from a public IP and “close” to the CMTS. The FTP Server provides 1) a file to be used to download during the downstream data rate test, 2) a location to upload a file during the Upstream Data Rate Test and 3) a bitmap to be displayed following an Ethernet (optional) or Browser (optional) test. The
