Preferences - Connection Settings

The following settings define how you connect to the FTP Site of your choice.

  • FTPDirect - Attempt to connect to the site directly
  • FTPProxy - Use the proxy server as defined in the Proxy Server and Proxy Port.  This type of proxy is usually an Internet Proxy server like Squid.  The Proxy Separator is what defines what separates the server name and proxy port - it is isually @, or $ on Novell Bordermanager Proxy servers. NOTE : Encryption is not possible using this type of proxy.
  • FTPSocks4 - Use Socks version 4 protocol to connect to the socks server
  • FTPSocks 4a - Use Socks version 4a protocol to connect to the socks server
  • FTPSocks5 - Use Socks version 5 protocol to connect to teh socks server
  • Socks Server - the hostname or IP address of the Socks server
  • Socks Port - the port to connect to when connecting to the socks server - usually 1080
  • Username - Only required for Socks 5 proxy - and usually optional depending on the socks server
  • Password - Only required for Socks 5 proxy - and usually optional depending on the socks server
  • Always Passive - Always use passive mode for your FTP Client connections

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