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CHAPTER 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 Server screen (Section 9.4 on page 177) to configure settings for FTP file transfers
to/from the NSA.
•Use the Media Server screens (Section 9.5 on page 178) to share files with media clients.
•Use the iTunes Server screens (Section 9.6 on page 180) to share files with iTunes users on
your network.
•Use the Download Service screen (Section 9.7 on page 181) to download files from the
Internet.
•Use the Web Publishing screen (Section 9.8 on page 193) to publish shares for people to
access files using a web browser.
•Use the Broadcatching screen (Section 9.9 on page 194) to download frequently updated
digital content like TV programs, radio talk shows, Podcasts (audio files), and blogs.
•Use the Print Server screen (Section 9.10 on page 200) to share a printer.
•Use the Copy/Sync Button screen (Section 9.11 on page 202) to transfer files between a USB
device and the NSA.
•Use the Auto Upload screens (Chapter 11 on page 265) to upload files in selected shares to
your Flickr and/or YouTube accounts.
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.
FTPES (File Transfer Protocol over Explicit TLS/SSL)
File Transfer Protocol over Explicit TLS/SSL (FTPES) is a file transfer service that uses either TLS
(Transport Layer Security) or SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) for secure transfers across the Internet.
