FTP help please

[chaganlal1]

Hey I cant find out how to download files from an ftp:// site can anyone help me and give me step by step instructions. thanks

 

[bigguy]

usually you just click on the file name and it opens a download box, unless your using an ftp client then all you should have to do is drag and drop.

 

[Phil]

If your in the FTP and you see the file you want to download just right click and click somthing that say download then it will ask were you would like to download it to.

Thats what it dose for me with Smart FTP. I have not used any other FTP that I can remember.

 

[chaganlal1]

No but like the files i have to get are from my friends computer, he says he has some kind of ftp server running and that i can get download his file. His ip adderess seems wrong because he said he is behind a LAN. I am totally confused and dont know if his ip address is his local one. Do all computers in a LAN have a same ip?

 

[bigguy]

Go to start==>accessories==>command prompt. Type this in: ipconfig/all this will give his ip.He should do this not you.

 

[flapietoetoe]

There might be a router between him and the internet and you , If thats the problem he should route a port (21) to his pc on the router.

Because a router gives internet to multiple computers but doesn't know wich traffic goes where they split traffic up in ports. certain program expects his data on a certain port.
So if you route the port from the router to your pc the router knows:
ah this data should go to that pc.

 

[chaganlal1]

He says he is on a business lan and cannot find the router where is it typically at?

 

[bigguy]

The router usually sits somewhere near the computer.

 

[Colin]

If he's on a business lan, the router is most likely at or near the "main computer" eg: Main techy guy or manager. Or if there is a server/network the router would be there with the main network hub.

 

[bigguy]

Was that really necessary man, like really. All that was required was a simple answer of the question, right ??? I hope you didnt apply to be staff at all.

^^ Wow smart @$$

 

[Colin]

Well sorry if I offended you, but I think that that anwser was a little under explained saying its just beside the computer.

 

[bigguy]

Well maybe your right, but the extra commentary wasnt need. (I should have explained it better)

 

[Colin]

Well ok sorry, also I just thought of something... How large is the lan is it that it is too large that he can't find the router eg: huge company, multiple levels??

 

[chaganlal1]

He's from one of those 2 floor office buildings in Thiland. I have no idea but thanks for the info guys guess ill ask him to get help in a computer tech forum. Thanks anyways guys. Much appreciated.