FTP Test Configuration

The FTP test connects to an FTP server and measures download and/or upload transfers, repeating over the duration of the test.

Option	Description
FTP server	The host name or IP address of the FTP server.
FTP port	The FTP control port. The default is 21.
Test interval	How long to wait between test iterations, in milliseconds. Test duration divided by interval gives the maximum number of tests.
Username / Password	Credentials used to log in to the FTP server.
Transfer mode	Active or Passive FTP. Passive mode is often required when the client is behind a firewall or NAT.
Test timeout	How long to wait for the server before treating an operation as timed out, in milliseconds.
Test duration	How long the test runs, in minutes.
Max tests	An upper limit on the number of test iterations. Zero uses the test duration to define the maximum.
RTT tests	How many round-trip time measurements are taken.
RTT port	The port used for round-trip time measurement. Omit to use the FTP port.
Test download from the server	When enabled, measures a download transfer from the FTP server.
Test upload to the server	When enabled, measures an upload transfer to the FTP server.