how to ftp to AC3

[benf]

i want to make a back up of the html pages and then i would like to ftp my custom pages to the AC3. I guess my first question would be what port to use? and is the user/pwd the same as my regular login? If not what is the procedure to do this?

 

[RokleM]

FTP default port is 21 (as it is on the AC3). Most ftp programs will use that default port unless you specify otherwise. Yes, the u/p is the normal one you use.

WinSCP is an open source solution with a simple drag/drop GUI. It supports unsecure FTP, and the more standard secure protocols.

 

[benf]

Thanks Eric....have u tried ftp with the AC3 to mess with htm files?

 

[benf]

I do not remember, how do i get to the ftp port number on the AC3 directly? I wanted to ck to see if i changed it, but dont remember how to find it. I looked under network and didnt see it listed.

thanks
Ben

 

[RokleM]

Typically Neptune's release comes with a FTP uploader if I recall properly. It's just as easy to do it by hand though, especially if you're modifying and/or adding files.

Your port number is going to be default, 21. Select FTP in the "File protocol" box and type in your AC3's IP in the "host name" section.

 

[benf]

i tried to connect with no luck thats why i am thinking i may have changed the port number for added protection...see its working i cant get in

I can telnet and see the files though which i guess uses a different port number as well??

 

[RokleM]

Telnet typically uses 23.

I assume you're "inside" your network when you're trying this, correct? If you're outside, you need to allow ports through your firewall/router (which I wouldn't recommend).

 

[benf]

I guess when i get home today i will have to go thru the menu again at the controller and see if i can find the ftp port number. I know i have seen it, just cant remember which category its under.

 

[pgordemer]

The Neptune ACloader that updates web pages talks to the box on Port 80.

FTP isn't available

 

[benf]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13468889#post13468889 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pgordemer


FTP isn't available

at all? I thought it was as does Eric i believe

 

[pgordemer]

It uses TFTP for firmware loading.

 

[benf]

so, thats why i can telnet and see the htm files, but cannot connect via ftp software, correct?

 

[RokleM]

Heh, it's been a while. I have TFTP clients loaded, so that must have been what I used instead.

 

[benf]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13470677#post13470677 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RokleM
Heh, it's been a while. I have TFTP clients loaded, so that must have been what I used instead.

which program?

 

[benf]

the few i looked at dont allow me to put in a user and pwd

 

[clp]

The web page updates are done through the http protocol - not ftp or tftp. Take a look at the ac3loader.ini file in the ac3 firmware update package, and you should see how to change the web pages. If it is not obvious, then you probably shouldn't be updating the webpages as your likely just to get yourself into trouble. Update the webpages at your own risk.

Curt

 

[benf]

thats why i wanted to download whats there first just in case i have a problem

 

[benf]

I get this:AquaController Web Page Update Starting
Formatting Flash - Sending aqua.css - Sending index.htm - Sending aquagr.jar - Sending menu.htm - Sending title.htm - Sending blank.htm - Sending cam1.htm -

the readme file doesnt say anthing about having to reboot or if i will get a send complete afterwards. When i ck, i dont see the new page uploaded.

 

[benf]

I guess i should ask this, will my pages overwrite the existing pages plus add any not already there?

 

[benf]

OK, only after doing more digging did i find out the problem...i needed to change my AC3 port back to 80 for the transfer.