FTP Explorer Mobile Overview

FTP Explorer Mobile is a simple and easy to use FTP Client for Windows Mobile based devices that you can use to upload and download documents and files from remote FTP places. The most common use for FTP is to download documents and applications, but many users find FTP a simple tool for publishing web sites.

FTP is the abbreviation for the File Transfer Protocol. The protocol enables one device to communicate to another for the purpose of transferring files to or from another device. FTP Explorer Mobile uses the FTP protocol and presents a simple and easy to understand file system similar to the file system your device has, with folders (directories) and the files that are contained in the folders. There are two separate file system views in FTP Explorer Mobile, one for the device file system and on for the remote file systems. To transfer files between your device and a FTP server, simply select the files that you would like to transfer, and the copy to command will transfer the files to the current folder of the alternate file system..

Many FTP servers require special privileges and permissions to access, or create files and folders. If you do not have access to certain functionalities you may need to configure the FTP server that the device is connected to or consult with the servers administrator.

Passive Mode

Passive mode is a alternate way implement the FTP protocol that may allow easier traversal of a firewall, or cellular data networks. The FTP protocol has a unique connection for commands, and separate connections for file transfer requests. Each connection in uni-directional, with a starting and ending point. Passive changes the default connection from the client to the server.

Usage

When using FTP Explorer Mobile, there are different views for the Device file system, and the Remote file system's. The user interface has been designed to easily allow access to both file systems, simply choose the Remote or Device buttons on the menu to change to the view for the device file system or the remote servers file system.

Download from a FTP Place

• Switch to the Device view
• Navigate to the local folder you would like to place the files you will be downloading.
• Switch to Remote view
• Navigate to the folder containing the files you would like to download
• Select the copy or move to device command from the menu

Upload to an FTP Place

• Switch to the Remote View
• Navigate to the folder you would like to place the files.
• Switch to the Device View
• Navigate to the folder containing the files you want to upload
• Use the copy or move to remote command from the menu.

Hardware Button Navigation

FTP Explorer Mobile has been designed to be operated from the hardware buttons.

TIPS:

• To open FTP Explorer Mobile, click Start, and select FTP from the programs list.

Device View

The Device view shows the local device file system. From the device view you can navigate to the folder that you would like to use to send or receive files with the remote server.

Remote View

The Remote view provides the file system of the currently selected FTP Place. Use the remote view to navigate to the folder on the remote server that you would like to send or receive files.

To select a different FTP Place, change the selection in the top list box to the desired FTP Place, you can also edit the current FTP Place, Delete or Add a new FTP Place.

Queue

When FTP Explorer Mobile begins transferring a file, it will first add the request to the Queue. All operations are added to the pending queue initially, and will become active in order. When an operation has completed the operation will be placed into the finished or failed queue, and the first pending item will be placed into the active queue.

To view each type of queue, change the queue type at the top of the screen.

Manage FTP Places

It is easy to manage your FTP Places. From the Remote view select the Add, Delete or Edit menu items.

Troubleshooting

Network Connections

Before you can can make a connection to a network, it has to be configured. Most Pocket PCs and Smartphones bought from a telecommunication provider such as Cingular, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, Orange, O2 or Vodafone are pre-configured to work with their data infrastructure, such as CDMA, GPRS or HSCSD.

You can verify if a connection is configured correctly simply by opening any Internet site in Internet Explorer Mobile. If your device is not in a cradle, the device should automatically open the configured Internet connection. If your device isn't pre-configured, you'll need to create a connection in connection manager. Please refer to your device manual and your service provider. If you have the device in a cradle and use ActiveSync 3.5 or higher, the connection will be automatically established via ActiveSync.

Transferring Files

Troubleshooting can be as simple as an explanation of an error message.

• FEM-CRC-3
  • Reason: FTP Explorer Mobile was unable to connect to the FTP Place.
  • Solution: Verify that the host name, port, user name, and password are correct.
  • Solution: Verify that your device has a network connection
  • Solution: Verify that your wireless provider has enabled data connections for your device
• Problem: I receive the FEM-CF-1 or FEM-CF-4 error when transferring a file.
  • Reason: Your device has limited storage space, and does not have enough space to create a new file.
  • Solution: Use a storage card to transfer the files.
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Registration

To enable the full functionality of the application you will need to enter a valid registration code. When you have entered your registration code properly, you will be able to select Done. If the code you have entered is incorrect, you will not be able to select done. The registration code is based upon the Owner Name in the Owner Information for the device, you may obtain a registration code by visiting the Orneta website @ or mobile site @ http://mobile.orneta.com