TP-Link Archer D5 Archer D9 FTP Server Application Guide - Page 3

Overview, Typical Topology

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Overview FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server feature allows you to share a USB storage device that's connected to the modem router, with users in the local or public network. Typical Topology ) Note: (1)USB Storage Device stands for FTP Server in this topology. Some USB storage devices may require using the external power. (2)Local PC here means the PC that is in the same subnet with the FTP Server (Modem Router). Local PC can access the FTP Server by LAN (Local Area Network), which is called LAN Access. (3)Remote PC here means the PC that is not in the same subnet with the FTP Sever. Remote PC needs to go through the Internet if needed to access the FTP server, which is called WAN Access. (4)Here in this guide, we take the configuration procedures of TD-W8980 for example. -1-

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Overview
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server feature allows you to share a USB storage device that’s connected to the
modem router, with users in the local or public network.
Typical Topology
)
Note:
(1)
USB Storage Device stands for FTP Server in this topology.
Some USB storage devices may require using
the external power.
(2)
Local PC here means the PC that is in the same subnet with the FTP Server (Modem Router). Local PC can
access the FTP Server by LAN (Local Area Network), which is called LAN Access.
(3)
Remote PC here means the PC that is not in the same subnet with the FTP Sever. Remote PC needs to go
through the Internet if needed to access the FTP server, which is called WAN Access.
(4)
Here in this guide, we take the configuration procedures of TD-W8980 for example.
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