
XFTP Installation


Both the FTP client and server contained in this distribution are
needed to transfer files using multiple data connections.  Although
the capability to use multiple connections is present, all "normal"
functionality is still present.  The client ("xftp") should be put
in a standard place ("/usr/local/bin", for example).  The daemon is
run by inetd.  You can install the XFTP daemon in one of two ways.
You can replace your existing FTP daemon with the version in this
distribution, by doing the following:

1.  Alter the "ftp" entry in /etc/inetd.conf to reflect the location
    of the XFTP daemon.

2.  Re-start inetd.

Alternatively, you can run the XFTP daemon on an alternate port, by
doing the following:

1.  Add a new entry to /etc/services, like so:

	xftp            4000/TCP

    This will make the XFTP daemon run on port 4000.

2.  Add an entry to /etc/inetd.conf which reflects the location of
    the XFTP daemon, like so:

	xftp stream tcp nowait root /usr/local/etc/in.xftpd in.xftpd

3.  Re-start inetd.

After installed the daemon, you will be able to connect to it using
either "xftp hostname" (if you used the first installation method)
or "xftp hostname portnumber" (if you used the second installation
method). 

Client usage is outlined in the INSTRUCTIONS file included with this
distribution.
