Visual Circuits Mantis Media Gateway, User Manual

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Updating Video Playback
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Direct File Access Updating
Direct File Access (enabled in “Web” screen within the Mantis
System Settings) can be used to update the Mantis directly with an
FTP client. Programs such as FlashFXP (see description below)
may be used.
Figure 2. Example of Direct File Access Using FlashFXP
Direct File Access is a powerful way to work with the Mantis.
Using a program such as FlashFXP, the local PC hard drive or
computer network appears on the left pane with the Mantis
appearing on the right.
Security Warning
The File Access feature is disabled by default because of an
inherent security risk. By enabling File Access, you are opening
the FTP port, which opens your Mantis up to potential
unauthorized access via a network, such as the internet.
Understand that all security provisions must be provided by your
network. The Mantis does not include any special security
measures for this feature.