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F T P,  or  File Transfer Protocol  is an efficient method of moving files, however, it can be a little daunting if you're not familiar.  To send or retrieve files from Synthesis that are too big for e-mail, just follow these instructions. FTP Instructions
The most basic execution of FTP is from the command line, which does not require special software to use.  The instructions below give the basics that can be done from just about any computer connected to the internet.  There are also software packages like WS_FTP to automate this process, but they are not needed to get started.

First:

Obtain a login ID and/or password if needed.  If you are transferring files to or from Synthesis, you will need both.  These can be obtained by calling us.

Second:

Establish a connection to the internet.  This can be done through a modem or a Local Area Network depending on your circumstance.

Third:

If you are using Windows, open a window for a DOS prompt.  If you are using another system, you'll need a command line.  Change directories to where you would like to send the file(s) from, or to where you would like the transferred file to go on your computer.

Fourth:

Execute the file transfer.  Here are the steps from a sample.  The part you type is in BOLD, the rest is how the computer responds.  Use the Enter key after each entry.

At the command prompt, type this command.
C:\user> ftp ftp.synthx.com Enter

If you are connected correctly, you will get a response like:

Connected to ftp.synthx.com.
220 mis1.dirs.com FTP server (Version wu-2.4(1)) ready.
Name (ftp.synthx.com:eldon):

At this prompt, type in the LOGIN ID and hit Enter so it appears like:

Name (ftp.synthx.com:jonny): exampleID Enter

If it is correct the computer will respond:

331 Password required for exampleID.
Password:

You must then type in the password.
If it is correct the computer will respond:

230 User exampleID logged in.
ftp>

The new ftp> prompt will appear while you are in the FTP mode.  For best transfer, the binary command should be used -- especially if you are sending or retrieving a compressed (*.Z or *.zip) file.

ftp> binary Enter
200 Type set to I.

If you are interested in seeing the progress of the file as it is transferred, use the hash command.

ftp> hash Enter
Hash mark printing on (8192 bytes/hash mark).

To see a listing of what is currently in the directory of the FTP host, use the ls command.  The computer will then show a list of files like:

ftp> ls Enter
200 PORT command successful.
150 Opening ASCII mode data connection for file list.
example_1.zip
example_2.zip
example_3.tar.Z
#
226 Transfer complete.
25 bytes received in 0.027 seconds (0.92 Kbytes/s)

To retrieving a file use the GET command like this:

ftp> get example_2.zip Enter
200 PORT command successful.
150 Opening BINARY mode data connection for example_2.zip.
##########################
226 Transfer complete
90870 bytes sent in 12.31 seconds <7.38 Kbytes/sec>

To sending a file use the PUT command.  (The file you are sending must be in the directory where you started FTP.)

ftp> put example_4.zip Enter
200 PORT command successful.
150 Opening BINARY mode data connection for example_4.zip.
##########################
226 Transfer complete
90870 bytes sent in 12.25 seconds <7.42 Kbytes/sec>

To log off, simply type bye.

ftp> bye Enter
221 Goodbye.

As mentioned above, there are software utilities available to automate the FTP process.  One of the best for windows is WS_FTP .  Try it, they have a free demo you can download.

WS_FTP

 

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