Can I connect to another computer via FTP?

[dtrmp4]

I want to connect to another computer on my network to send some files, but I don't want to keep using AIM's direct connect or move files into the shared directory. Is there a way to use an FTP program to connect to the other computer to easily transfer files?

[PNWDweller]

You sure can!

Easiest way is to use:

Filezilla at:

http://filezilla.sourceforge.net/

It has both a server and a client. Set one up as a server and yours as a client.

Then log into that computers ip using the 192.x.x.x:21 where the x equals part of the ip #. (ie... 192.168.1.150:21)

[dtrmp4]

What would the username and password be?

[DemonicHawk]

:|

[Emile]

  dtrmp4 said:

What would the username and password be?

Whatever you want it to be.

[dtrmp4]

Oh right, I forgot I'd have to make the account :p

But anyways, I downloaded the server thing, but it's asking me to connect to a server with an IP and password, but aren't I supposed to be setting one up?

[+BudMan MVC]

Did you yah think to RTFM???

The answers to your questions are right there -- http://filezilla.sourceforge.net/documentation/

Or how about even breezing over the FAQ??? Did that even cross your mind for a second??

http://filezilla-project.org/wiki/index.ph...illa_Server_FAQ

Look at that -- first freaking FAQ answers your question

# I've just installed the server and after starting the interface, it asks for a server address.

Despite administrating the server on the local machine, the interface can also be used to administrate remote servers. But you will most likely want to administrate your local server. In this case enter 127.0.0.1 as server address. For the server port, you have to enter the same port number you did specify during installation for the admin port. (default: 14147)

http://filezilla-project.org/wiki/index.ph...illa_Client_FAQ

Please after your have read the docs --- that many people have spend time and effort putting together..

Maybe breezing over the Filezilla forums?? http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=68109

I am quite sure any questions you might have -- have been asked an answered many, many, many times!!

Then -- if you still have questions, come on back -- and we can point you to the thread on the filezilla forum or the part of the documentation that answers your question..

[dtrmp4]

Actually I did. I looked at the documentation and it was no help since it was basically explaining how to use an FTP. Then I checked the wiki but didn't find anything there either. I missed the FAQ, but thanks for pointing me to it, even though you were <snipped> about it ;)

Edited December 14, 2006 by John S.

[brand]

That's how B.M. does it. Like most jaded tech support people (myself included), he can't stand coddling the incompetent anymore.

Two more suggestions:

Serv-U FTP.

HFS.