WS_FTP LE for Windows 95/NT (X86 Version) Version 4.6 Release Notes Ipswitch, Inc. http://www.ipswitch.com In This File ============ - Description - WS_FTP LE and WS_FTP Pro - New in Version 4.6 - Installation - Removing WS_FTP LE - Online Technical Support - For More Information - Changes Since Last Version - Changing your MTU Setting Description =========== WS_FTP LE is a Windows based file transfer client application that is used to transfer files between a user’s local PC and another, remote computer system connected via a modem and telephone lines or by a local-area network. With WS_FTP LE, users can connect to any remote system that has a valid Internet address and an FTP server program, browse through directories and files, and transfer files between the two systems. In addition, users can create, change, and remove directories and view, execute, rename, or delete files. WS_FTP LE complies with the Windows sockets (Winsock) standard, allowing you to transfer files between a wide variety of systems, including Windows, OS/2, and UNIX systems. WS_FTP LE is available in the following configurations: o 32-bit, 2-window version for Windows 95/98 and Windows NT o 16-bit, 4-window version for Win 3.x WS_FTP LE and WS_FTP Pro ======================== WS_FTP is not shareware. The Limited Edition version, WS_FTP LE is available free of charge to non-commerical home users, students and faculty of educational institutions, and to U.S. federal, state, and local government employees. All others must buy WS_FTP Pro, the advanced commercial version. WS_FTP Pro adds these features not found in WS_FTP LE. - Choice of classic WS_FTP interface or seamless Windows Explorer integration - Remote-to-remote transfers (with Windows Explorer interface) - Auto-reget automatically resumes interrupted transfers - Extended file management capabilities - Technical support - Year 2000 Certification To obtain WS_FTP Pro: - You can purchase (using a major credit) via our e-commerce web site and have WS-FTP Pro on your desktop in minutes. Go to: http://www.ipswitch.com/Purchase/index.html - You can also place an order by telephone, fax, or mail. Go to the above address on our web site for more information. New in Version 4.6 ================== - Support for new firewall types - Support for new host types - Stability changes - Numerous minor corrections detailed below Installation ============ Unzip the download file into a temporary directory and execute INSTALL. NOTE: If you are upgrading from a previous version of WS_FTP, the installation program asks if you want to retain the existing ws_ftp.ini file. This file contains your saved session profiles, so you will likely want to retain it. Removing WS_FTP LE =================== To properly remove WS_FTP LE from your system, use the "Un-install" icon provided in the WS_FTP folder or run "remove.exe" in the WS_FTP installed directory. Online Technical Support ======================== Online technical support is available to WS_FTP LE users via: http://www.ipswitch.com/Support/ws_ftp_le_support.html Telephone and e-mail support is available only to purchasers of WS_FTP Pro. For More Information ==================== For information on using WS_FTP to transfer files between systems, refer to the following: - WS_FTP help system -- provides how to, reference, and context-sensitive help information. - Download the WS_FTP Pro User's Guide (.pdf file) from the Ipswitch Web site: http://www.ipswitch.com/downloads/manuals.html Note: You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the .pdf file. You can also download the Acrobat Reader from the same location on our Web site. - The WS_FTP page on the Ipswitch Web site at: http://www.ipswitch.com/Products/ws_ftp/ Changes Since Last Version ========================== The following changes have been made since Version 4.5 was released on 5/17/97. Corrected transfer of directories containing links Added Passport 160 router support. Fixed TANDEM auto-detect. Improved Tandem support (get file date, time & size) Fixed CYBER auto-detect. Improved Cyber support (get catalog information) Improved NetWare v4.11 support. Improved Stratus VOS auto-detect support (m28). Improved Stratus VOS support. Improved IBM MVS support (PDS). Receive unique was appending after extension instead of before. Wasn't remembering new host types. Wasn't remembering state of Retain Directories flag. Fixed column resize problem with left-handed mouse. Added column drag abort (hit the opposite mouse button). Now allows associations with extensions longer than 3 characters. Now handles long file names (up to 260 characters) on more host types. Mac character mapping added. Corrected exit routines when Exit is pressed during a connect to non-existant site. Modified connect routines (for test) to correct possible connection problem to wu-2.4.2-academ[BETA-11]. Corrected Spartacus KNET host type. Minor modifications of install program. Eliminated extraneous cursors. Corrected removal process. Changing your MTU Setting ========================= After connecting to an FTP site, if you experience the following problems,you may need to change the value of the Maximum Transfer Unit (MTU) parameter defined for your PC's network stack software. - The list box for the site is blank and the followng message appears: "DoDirList returned 4" - You received one or more "Blocking call cancelled" messages and the file transfer is incomplete. - WS_FTP Pro returns only NNNNN bytes of a file and can never retrieve the whole file. To change the MTU setting on your PC (for Windows 95 systems): 1. Start the program regedit.exe to access the Windows registry. Note: If you are not confident in working with your Windows registry, PLEASE don't do this! Making a mistake while editing your registry may render your computer unusable! We advice that you make a backup copy of your registry before making changes to it.) 2. Go to the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SYSTEM CURRENTCONTROLSET SERVICES CLASS NETTRANS 000n where n represents the number of the folder that contains the Drivedesc parameter (you can open these folders to find which one has the Drivedesc parameter). 3. If the MaxMTU parameter does not exist, create it (select Edit->New->String Value, then enter MaxMTU, and press Return twice, and then enter the value 576). If the MAXMTU parameter already exists, select it, then select Edit->Modify and enter the value 576. 4. Select the registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SYSTEM CURRENTCONTROLSET SERVICES VXD MSTCP and create a new string variable "DefaulkRcvWindow" with a value of 4048. 5. Close regedit, then shutdown and reboot your PC. If this doesn't work, try a lower MaxMTU value (for example 512 or 256).