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Applications, 1 overview, 2 what you can do – ZyXEL Communications NSA210 User Manual

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9

Applications

9.1 Overview

This chapter discusses the features in the Application screens. The NSA contains
various applications for file sharing and downloading.

9.2 What You Can Do

• Use the FTP screen (

Section 9.4 on page 167

) to configure settings for FTP file

transfers to/from the NSA.

• Use the Media Server screen (

Section 9.5 on page 170

) to share files with

media clients.

• Use the Download Service screen (

Section 9.6 on page 171

) to download files

from the Internet.

• Use the Web Publishing screen (

Section 9.7 on page 184

) to publish shares

for people to access files using a web browser.

• Use the Broadcatching screen (

Section 9.8 on page 186

) to download

frequently updated digital content like TV programs, radio talk shows, Podcasts

(audio files), and blogs.

• Use the Print Server screen (

Section 9.9 on page 194

) to share a printer.

• Use the Copy/Sync Button screen (

Section 9.10 on page 196

) to transfer files

between a USB device and the NSA.

9.3 What You Need to Know

FTP

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a file transfer service that operates on the Internet.
A system running the FTP server accepts commands from a system running an
FTP client. FTP is not a secure protocol. Your file transfers could be subject to
snooping.