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Chapter 4: Unit Management Installing and Configuring an FTP or SFTP Server
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Installing and Configuring an FTP or SFTP Server
Several tasks, such as software upgrade and configuration backup, export, and import, require the use of FTP or
SFTP. The PTP 820G and PTP 820F can function as an FTP or SFTP client. to use the PTP 820F and PTP 820G as an
FTP/SFTP client, you must install FTP/SFTP server software on the PC or laptop you are using.
Note
For FTP, it is recommended to use FileZilla_Server software that can be downloaded from the web
(freeware).
For SFTP, it is recommended to use SolarWinds SFTP/SFCP server (freeware).
If you are using IPv6 to perform the operation, make sure to use FileZilla version 0.9.38 or higher to
ensure IPv6 support. If you are using another type of FTP or SFTP server, make sure the application
version supports IPv6.
To install and configure FTP or SFTP server software on the PC or laptop:
1. Create a user and (optional) password on the FTP/SFTP server. For example, in FileZilla Server, perform the
following:
I. From the Edit menu, select Users.
II. In the Users window, click Add.
III. In the Add user account window, enter a user name and click OK.
IV. In the Users window, select Enable account and, optionally, select Password and enter a password.
V. In the Users window, click OK.