LaCie 5big Network
Accessing & Managing Files
User Manual
page 20
3.2. FTP Access to Shares
The FTP protocol is used to transfer files from one computer to an-
other through a network, such as over the internet. This protocol
allows you to exchange files with your friends or relatives securely,
as only people to whom you have provided the user name and pass-
word will have access. FTP access also provides you a way to access
your files remotely.
In order to make your 5big Network accessible via the internet, con-
figure your router to allow remote connections using FTP. This pro-
cess varies depending on the router.
For the 5big Network to be accessible through the internet, port 21
needs to be forwarded to the 5big Network.
TECHNICAL NOTE:
By default, FTP is enabled and therefore Share
is fully accessible via FTP. To turn FTP service off, refer to section
4.5.6. Status
.
