Using FTP to Access Other Devices

You can log in to an FTP server from the device that functions as an FTP client to upload files to or download files from the server.

Usage Scenario

To transfer files with a remote FTP server or manage directories of the server, configure a device as an FTP client and use FTP to access the FTP server.

Pre-configuration Tasks

Before using FTP to access other devices, configure the FTP server, including:

Configure a local FTP user.
(Optional) Specify a listening port number for the FTP server.
Enable the FTP server function.
(Optional) Configure FTP server parameters.
(Optional) Configure FTP access control.

(Optional) Configuring a Source Address for an FTP Client: You can configure a source address for an FTP client and use the source address to establish an FTP connection, ensuring file transfer security.

Using FTP to Connect an FTP Client to Other Devices: FTP commands can be used to log in to other devices from an FTP client.

Using FTP Commands to Operate Files: After logging in to an FTP server, you can use FTP commands to operate files, including configuring the file transfer mode, viewing online helps about FTP commands, uploading files, and managing directories and files.

(Optional) Changing a Login User Role: You can use different user roles to log in to an FTP server.

Ending a Connection to the FTP Server: To save system resources and ensure successful logins of authorized users to the FTP server, end connections to the FTP server.

Verifying the Configuration of Using FTP to Access Other Devices: After completing the configuration of accessing other devices by using FTP, you can view the parameters configured on the FTP client.