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Configure FTP and SFTP Client Settings

Product support for
AltaLink B8145 / B8155 / B8170 Multifunction Printer
Article ID
KB0031650
Published
2021-11-01

File Transport Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used to pass and manipulate files over a TCP/IP network. Several services running on your printer, including Network Scanning, Saved Jobs Backup, and Software upgrade can use FTP as a filing service. Secure FTP (SFTP) is a standard network protocol that is used with SSH to ensure that data is encrypted and transferred securely.

Configuring FTP and SFTP Client Settings

  1. Access the Embedded Web Server and log in to the Embedded Web Server as a System Administrator.

  2. In the Embedded Web Server, click Properties→Connectivity→Setup.

  3. For Protocol, for FTP/SFTP Filing, click Edit.

  4. To configure FTP or SFTP filing settings for each app listed under Within Apps, click the link.

  5. For Mode, select an option:

    • Passive: This option transfers data over a random port specified by the FTP server from a connection made from the printer.

    • Active: This option transfers data over a fixed, known port from a connection made from the server.

  7. Click Save.