What is a ftp server?

Question

I understand that ftp server allows computers to share files on the internet. Does it mean that when I'm transferring files between 2 computers using a NAS device, my files are actually transferred through the internet? Isn't it dangerous to do so? Won't my files risked being intercepted or hacked in the process?

Also, if i have 2 computers connected to a NDAS device which has no ftp server, can I still share files between the 2 computers? It cannot share files over the internet, so does it share files over the LAN (home network)?

Answer 1

FTP, Short for "File Transfer protocol" is a protocol That allows you to exchange files over the internet or locally on a Local area network. This protocol is similar to the http protocol that is well known for transfering information over the internet so there is a slight chance of hackers intercepting these files.



If you have computers connected to a NDAS device which has no FTP server you still should be able to transfer files as long as those 2 computers see each other.

Answer 2

In short, FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. It's just a way to say that computers are transfering files. No, it's not going over the internet if you are using a LAN. Since a LAN is a closed system between your computers. FTP is file transfer (usual via an ftp client) between two computers over the internet.

Even if the computers don't have internet, you can still file share between the two as long as you have a network connection for the both of them and they are both connected to it.

Answer 3

The Titan FTP Server Service manages the various FTP Server instances which are defined within the Local Domain. Each FTP Server instance is identified by a unique IP/Port combination, providing the ability to have multiple FTP Servers all running at the same time. For example, you can configure a production FTP Server to be listening on IP address 1902.168.1.1 (Port 21), and then also have a staging server (or test server) listening on Port 2100.

Answer 4

There is little or no risk of files getting intercepted through FTP, as some servers allow SFTP (secure file transfer protocol) which encrypts the files. Ask your server admin if they can set that up for you.



If both PCs are set up to find each other, just set up a folder on one (or both) pc's that allow file editing etc. so you can move files between each other.

Answer 5

Linux or FreeBSD OS could be gotten for unfastened (or low value) and comprise an ftp server (ftpd). or you may probable discover a unfastened FTP server for homestead windows (did you attempt a internet seek?). in the experience that your server is on a private IP in the back of a router, you will possibly be able to desire to forward port 21 and in all probability port 20 (based no remember if energetic or passive ftp). And in the experience that your server is on a router in the back of DSL you have gotten mtu subjects until your router suitable handles that, or you place your server LAN nic to mtu of PPPoE (max mtu of PPPoE is 1492). There are dynamic DNS centers that would elect a static call on your public IP, regardless of in case you have dynamic IP.