Configuring the Cisco VC 220 Network Camera Software
Applications > Servers
VC 220 Dome WDR Day/Night PoE Network Camera Administration Guide
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File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server allows the Cisco VC 220 network camera
to send snapshots and video to the FTP server based on events. This function is
similar to the alert via email found in
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP),
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Server name
—Enter a descriptive name for the server.
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Server address
—Enter the domain name or IP address of the FTP server.
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Server port
—By default, the FTP port is set to
21
. It can be assigned a
different port number between 1024 and 65535.
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Username
—Enter the username of the FTP account. A username and
password are only required if your FTP server requires authentication.
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Password
—Enter the password of the FTP account. A username and
password are only required if your FTP server requires authentication.
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FTP folder name
—Enter the FTP folder name.
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Passive mode
—Passive mode is a common FTP protocol that helps you
avoid firewall issues. It is active by default. In FTP passive mode, the
camera initiates the connection to the FTP server, resolving issues with the
firewall filtering the connection from the FTP server to the camera.
