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{{Uc nav FileZilla Server3}} | {{Uc nav FileZilla Server3}} | ||
'''FileZilla Server basic set-up''' | '''FileZilla Server basic set-up''' | ||
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'''A) Portable (Default)''' | '''A) Portable (Default)''' | ||
{|cellspacing= | {|cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" style="background:#000000;" | ||
|-style= | |-style="background:#e8e8e8;" | ||
|'''File'''||'''Function''' | |'''File'''||'''Function''' | ||
|-valign= | |-valign="top" style="background:#f5f5f5;" | ||
|UniServer\'''fz_start.bat'''||Start FileZilla Server as a standard program | |UniServer\'''fz_start.bat'''||Start FileZilla Server as a standard program | ||
|-valign= | |-valign="top" style="background:#f5f5f5;" | ||
|UniServer\'''fz_stop.bat'''||Stop FileZilla Server when running as a standard program | |UniServer\'''fz_stop.bat'''||Stop FileZilla Server when running as a standard program | ||
|-valign= | |-valign="top" style="background:#f5f5f5;" | ||
|UniServer\'''fz_admin.bat'''||Start FileZilla Server Administration panel | |UniServer\'''fz_admin.bat'''||Start FileZilla Server Administration panel | ||
|} | |} | ||
'''B) Static running as a standard program''' | '''B) Static running as a standard program''' | ||
{|cellspacing= | {|cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" style="background:#000000;" | ||
|-style= | |-style="background:#e8e8e8;" | ||
|'''File'''||'''Function''' | |'''File'''||'''Function''' | ||
|-valign= | |-valign="top" style="background:#f5f5f5;" | ||
|UniServer\filezilla_server\filezilla_ftpd\'''zilla_start.bat'''||Start FileZilla Server as a standard program | |UniServer\filezilla_server\filezilla_ftpd\'''zilla_start.bat'''||Start FileZilla Server as a standard program | ||
|-valign= | |-valign="top" style="background:#f5f5f5;" | ||
|UniServer\filezilla_server\filezilla_ftpd\'''zilla_stop.bat'''||Stop FileZilla Server when running as a standard program | |UniServer\filezilla_server\filezilla_ftpd\'''zilla_stop.bat'''||Stop FileZilla Server when running as a standard program | ||
|-valign= | |-valign="top" style="background:#f5f5f5;" | ||
|UniServer\filezilla_server\filezilla_ftpd\'''zilla_admin.bat'''||Start FileZilla Server Administration panel for both standard program or service | |UniServer\filezilla_server\filezilla_ftpd\'''zilla_admin.bat'''||Start FileZilla Server Administration panel for both standard program or service | ||
|} | |} | ||
'''C) Static running as a service''' | '''C) Static running as a service''' | ||
{|cellspacing= | {|cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" style="background:#000000;" | ||
|-style= | |-style="background:#e8e8e8;" | ||
|'''File'''||'''Function''' | |'''File'''||'''Function''' | ||
|-valign= | |-valign="top" style="background:#f5f5f5;" | ||
|UniServer\filezilla_server\filezilla_ftpd\'''zilla_service_start.bat'''||Start FileZilla Server as a service | |UniServer\filezilla_server\filezilla_ftpd\'''zilla_service_start.bat'''||Start FileZilla Server as a service | ||
|-valign= | |-valign="top" style="background:#f5f5f5;" | ||
|UniServer\filezilla_server\filezilla_ftpd\'''zilla_service_stop.bat'''||Stop FileZilla Server when running as a service | |UniServer\filezilla_server\filezilla_ftpd\'''zilla_service_stop.bat'''||Stop FileZilla Server when running as a service | ||
|-valign= | |-valign="top" style="background:#f5f5f5;" | ||
|UniServer\filezilla_server\filezilla_ftpd\'''zilla_admin.bat'''||Start FileZilla Server Administration panel for both standard program or service | |UniServer\filezilla_server\filezilla_ftpd\'''zilla_admin.bat'''||Start FileZilla Server Administration panel for both standard program or service | ||
|} | |} | ||
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'''''[[#top | Top]]''''' | '''''[[#top | Top]]''''' | ||
=== Admin === | === Admin === | ||
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The Admin interface provides | The Admin interface provides<br />access to three server sections: | ||
* '''''setting''''' | * '''''setting''''' | ||
* '''''users''''' | * '''''users''''' | ||
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Default settings allow the server to run straight | Default settings allow the server to run straight<br /> | ||
out of the box. These we will tweak latter. | out of the box. These we will tweak latter. | ||
There is no default user hence the first thing | There is no default user hence the first thing<br /> | ||
to do is set a user and password covered in | to do is set a user and password covered in<br /> | ||
the next section. | the next section. | ||
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* '''B)''' - Users | * '''B)''' - Users | ||
* '''C''') - Groups | * '''C''') - Groups | ||
Or from the | Or from the "Edit" drop down menu | ||
* '''A1)''' - Settings | * '''A1)''' - Settings | ||
* '''B1)''' - Users | * '''B1)''' - Users | ||
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For this example we will create a user '''fred''' with password '''fred123''' | For this example we will create a user '''fred''' with password '''fred123''' | ||
# From Zilla Admin select '''Edit | # From Zilla Admin select '''Edit > Users''' B1)<br>Users window displayed | ||
# Select page '''General''' - selected by default D) | # Select page '''General''' - selected by default D) | ||
# Under users click '''Add''' E) | # Under users click '''Add''' E)<br>Add user account pop-up displayed | ||
# Type a new user name e.g. '''fred''' F) | # Type a new user name e.g. '''fred''' F) | ||
# Click '''OK''' - Add user account pop-up disappears G) | # Click '''OK''' - Add user account pop-up disappears G) | ||
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For this example we will assign the root folder '''www''' to fred. | For this example we will assign the root folder '''www''' to fred. | ||
<ol start="9"> | |||
<li> Select page '''Shared folders''' - Selected by default L) </li> | |||
<li> Select '''user''' - Selected by default single user M)</li> | |||
<li> Under shared folders click '''Add''' N)</li> | |||
<li> In the pop-up navigate to folder '''C:\UniServer\www''' click to highlight click OK.<br>Note: Your path and drive letter may differ</li> | |||
<li> The folder selected is displayed O)<br>to the left of this make sure '''“H”''' is displayed<br>if not '''clcik “Set as home dir”''' P)</li> | |||
<li> '''Select file privileges''' you wish to allow Q)</li> | |||
<li> '''Select directory privileges''' you wish to allow R)</li> | |||
<li> Click '''OK''' S)</li> | |||
</ol> | |||
'''''Notes'':''' | '''''Notes'':''' | ||
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Type the following into your browser: | Type the following into your browser: | ||
''' | '''<nowiki>ftp://localhost/</nowiki>''' a pop-up is displayed enter name ('''fred''') and password ('''fred123'''). | ||
A page is displayed showing files and folders contained in your shared folder ('''www'''). | A page is displayed showing files and folders contained in your shared folder ('''www'''). | ||
=== Local network access === | === Local network access === | ||
Anyone on your local network can access the ftp server by typing ''' | Anyone on your local network can access the ftp server by typing '''<nowiki>ftp://your_ip_address</nowiki>''' into their browser; they will be challenged for a user name and password. | ||
To find your IP address use a command prompt: | To find your IP address use a command prompt: | ||
* Open command prompt start | * Open command prompt start > run > type in cmd > clik OK | ||
* In the command window type '''ipconfig /all''' | * In the command window type '''ipconfig /all''' | ||
* Look for your IP address. If you are using a wireless network the address will be similar to this '''192.168.1.6''' | * Look for your IP address. If you are using a wireless network the address will be similar to this '''192.168.1.6''' | ||
* While in the command window look for '''Host Name''' (my PC name is mpg2) the name of your PC | * While in the command window look for '''Host Name''' (my PC name is mpg2) the name of your PC<br>(note sometimes this is not set-up) | ||
A user can use either HostName or IP address to access your FTP server for example: | A user can use either HostName or IP address to access your FTP server for example: | ||
A user on your network would then type ''' | A user on your network would then type '''<nowiki>ftp://192.168.1.6/</nowiki>''' | ||
Or ''' | Or '''<nowiki>ftp://mpg2/</nowiki>''' | ||
Neither of the above is very easy on the eye an alternative is to get each user to add a memorable name to their '''hosts file'''. For example under localhost add a line as shown below: | Neither of the above is very easy on the eye an alternative is to get each user to add a memorable name to their '''hosts file'''. For example under localhost add a line as shown below: | ||
127.0.0.1 localhost | 127.0.0.1 localhost<br> | ||
'''192.168.1.6 my_ftp_server''' | '''192.168.1.6 my_ftp_server''' | ||
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To access your FTP server from the Internet a user would type the following into a browser: | To access your FTP server from the Internet a user would type the following into a browser: | ||
''' | '''<nowiki>ftp://your_domain_name/</nowiki>''' alternatively '''<nowiki>ftp://your_external_ip_address</nowiki>''' | ||
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Testing an FTP server for online access can be problematic however there are two useful online services that can help: | Testing an FTP server for online access can be problematic however there are two useful online services that can help: | ||
*To find your external IP address use: [http://whatsmyip.org/ Whatsmyip] | *To find your external IP address use: [http://whatsmyip.org/ Whatsmyip]<br />Alternatively run "server status" from UniTray. | ||
*To test FTP access use: [http://www.g6ftpserver.com/en/ftptest Gene6 FTP Server Test], its free for anyone to use. | *To test FTP access use: [http://www.g6ftpserver.com/en/ftptest Gene6 FTP Server Test], its free for anyone to use. | ||
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'''''Ports'':''' | '''''Ports'':''' | ||
If you have a direct Internet connection there should be no problems with access. | If you have a direct Internet connection there should be no problems with access.<br>However if you are using a router you need to '''forward ports 20 and 21''' every router is different hence pay a visit to [http://portforward.com/ PortForwrd] for detailed instructions. | ||
'''''[[#top | Top]]''''' | '''''[[#top | Top]]''''' | ||