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14.2 Using the FTP Server

The FTP service allows for simple and convenient file transfer to and from your Popcorn Hour C-300.

To use the FTP service go into the NMT Applications section of the Setup menu and start the service.

Please note that the service will remain on, even after a power cycle, until you go back and stop it.

To connect to the Popcorn Hour C-300 via FTP, you will need to use an FTP client. Some free clients are

FileZilla and Winscp.

If you are using a Windows computer you can use Windows Explorer as an FTP client by typing the fol-

lowing into the address bar:

ftp://NMT-IP/

Where NMT-IP is the IP address or host name of the Popcorn Hour C-300. For example; 192.168.1.101

or A300.

When prompted for credentials use the information provided below (unless you changed the ftp pass-

word).

Host:

IP Address of your device

Port:

21

Username:

ftpuser

Password:

1234

14.3 Using the Samba Server

A Samba Server is one of the most common ways to share files over a network. Samba can also be

used to stream your content on your local storage to other devices on your network. To use the samba

service go into the NMT Applications section of the Setup menu and start the service. Please note that

the service will remain on, even after a power cycle, until you go back and stop it.

To access your Popcorn Hour C-300 over samba, type the IP address or hostname of the device into the

address bar on your computer’s file browser.

Example: \\C-300\

\\192.168.1.101\

\\10.0.0.57\

Tips: The device name by default is C-300 but can be changed in the Preference section of the Setup menu.

When prompted, use the following credentials (unless you changed the samba password}:

Username:

nmt

Password:

1234

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