Durell File Transfer

The file transfer program is intended to replace the need for transferring files using FTP for the following reasons:

· Reliability – The success rate of transferring files using FTP is relatively low, especially with large files.

· Security – FTP is not encrypted, whereas the file transfer program encrypts all data before sending so any intercepted data cannot be used.

· Speed – The file transfer program sends the data directly to the recipient, instead of requiring the data to be uploaded and downloaded separately.

Requirements

· The client must be using a version of Durell Software later than 3.4.0.

· The recipient must be on a machine with a static IP address in the following range:

82.219.210.160 - 82.219.210.175 (inclusive)

Instructions

1. The recipient runs the file transfer program found at S:/FileTransfer.exe on the Durell server

2. The recipient chooses one of the available ports from the drop-down menu on the file transfer program. This should usually be left to its default value and only changed when receiving multiple files or if the program crashed and left the port it was using open, as this can render the port useless until the workstation is rebooted

3. The client runs the file transfer module from Durell Solutions (found on the setup screen)

4. The client clicks ‘Change’ and chooses the file he/she wishes to send

5. The client sets the IP address and port to match the settings of the recipient

6. The client clicks send

7. The recipient accepts the connection

8. The recipient chooses a location to save the incoming file

9. Once the file transfer is complete the file transfer program can be closed