You can configure your EC Gateway to function as an FTP server. It is important to note that prior to the configuration of your system to act as an FTP Server, the Distinct Run Time must be installed and your system must have an IP address. If the Distinct Run Time installation step was skipped during the initial installation of the EC Gateway, follow the steps that are outlined in the EC Gateway Installation Guide.
To access the FTP Server window:
Click the Communications Channel icon.
Select Tools from the menu bar. The Tools menu displays
Click the FTP Server option. The FTP Server window appears.
There are two menu choices available on the menu bar of the FTP Server window. Select Action.
The options available on the Action menu are described in the following table.
Field name |
Description |
|---|---|
Listen |
Activates the FTP Server. |
Stop Listening |
Terminates the listening action of the FTP Server. |
User Profile |
Configures the profile for the user utilizing the FTP Server.. |
Update Login Status |
Refreshes the login status. |
Exit |
Stops the action being performed and exits the FTP server. |
Click User Profile to open the User Profile window.
The following table explains each field on the User Profile window.
Field name |
Description |
|---|---|
User Name |
This is the name to be used by the FTP client. |
Password |
This is the FTP client’s password that is used to gain access to the server and its directories. |
Default Directory |
This is the default directory to which the FTP client has access. The client will not see this name. An alias can be set up in the Export Name field. |
Export Name |
The alias name for the Default Directory can be specified in this field. This is the name that will be seen by the client.. |
Directory |
This is the location the FTP client is able to pull files from. |
Permissions |
It is this location where you can set the permission rights for access to the directory. The List option is a browse utility. |
To add a new user, follow these steps:
Enter the user name that will be used for access to the FTP server. (If there is an existing user listed, it will look as if you are deleting that user, but that is not the case.)
Enter the password that will give the user access to the FTP server.
Click Add User. A verification window appears.
Reenter the password for verification and click OK.
The new user is now configured for access to the server. Use the procedure below to specify the directories and other information required for the user.
To define the directories, export name, and permissions, follow these steps:
Enter the full path of the directory to be accessed in the Directory field.
This directory must exist. Any typing error will cause
your entire entry to be deleted. This deletion can be avoided using
the Copy and Paste feature.
Enter the alias for the directory name in the Export Name field. This name must be preceded by a forward slash. It is recommended to use the names /DROPOFF for the inbound folder and /PICKUP for the outbound folder.
Enable the Permissions by checking the permissions to be enabled.
Click Add Directory.
You may repeat steps 1 through 4 to add additional directories and export names. (It will look as if you are deleting the existing directory and export name, but that is not the case.)
After you have finished adding all of the directories, enter the Default Directory path. Enter one of the already defined export names. This step is optional.
If this field is left blank, the user will see all the
directories that he has access to when he logs on to the server
If you are finished adding users, click Close. Otherwise, follow the procedure below.
To add additional users, follow these steps:
Enter the user name in the User Name field.
Enter the user’s password in the Password field.
Click Add User.
A verification window appears. Reenter the password for verification and click OK.
The user’s name disappears. Use the drop-down arrow on the User Name field to retrieve it.
Enter the directories and the export names for the user. Follow the procedure described above.
When you are finished adding users, click Close.
To delete a user, follow these steps:
Highlight the User Name to be deleted from the pull down window beside the field.
The corresponding Password is placed in the field. However, asterisks hide the password as a security measure.
Click Delete User.
A window pops up asking for verification. Click Yes.
