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Preliminary
== Getting Started ==
# On the main Weather Display window, click '''Control Panel'''.
# Under '''Web Site Configurations''', click '''FTP Connections METAR/NOAA FTP'''.
# Click the '''Connections''' tab.<br>[[Image:FTPInternet.jpg]]


Click on "Setup" in the menu bar, then control panel. Click on "setup FTP/Internet/Reboot/pager ...". Click on the tab labeled "Connections".
On older versions of WD, across the top of the Setup screen there are some arrows, < and > in the top right hand corner that you can use to scroll through all the setup pages.
You dial up your Internet ISP as needed


== Dial-up networking to your Internet ISP ==
This is the more normal case when the WD machine gets its Internet access from a modem directly connected to it.
This is the more normal case when the WD machine gets its Internet access from a modem directly connected to it.
# Under '''Internet Settings''', click '''Get ISP's'''.
# Select the ISP you want to connect to (there most likely will only be one) from the list.
# The '''Username''' and '''Password''' text boxes should auto-complete with your information. If you configured dial-up networking without the password saved , you will be prompted to enter your password. This is the same password as you would normally enter when you connect to the Internet.
# Continue with the '''All Setups''' section below.


Within the group box labeled "Internet Settings" click on "Get ISP's". Then select the one you want to connect to (there most likely will only be one) from the list in the top left hand corner. Then the Username and Password should get filled in automatically. If your dial up networking does not have the password being saved, then a box will appear asking you enter the password for your connection to the internet (same password as you would normally enter when you connect to the internet). Continue with "For All below".
== Persistent (always on) connection to the Internet ==
I am connected full time to the Internet
This is if you are using ISDN, DSL, or cable modem broadband Internet service. It also applies to those with dial-up modems which are connected at all times to your ISP.
 
# Under '''Permanent Connections''', select the '''I have a permanent connection''' check box.
This is from the perspective of WD, and may not be true if your WD machine reaches the Internet through a local network. This would most likely apply to those with ISDN, DSL, or CABLE TV internet service. It also applies to those with dial-up modems which are connected 24/7 via a software or hardware firewall.
# Continue with the '''All Setups''' section below.
 
'''Note:''' Do not select the '''I have Internet sharing over a LAN''' check box.
Within the group box labeled "Permenant Connections" click on "I have a permenant connection". Continue with "For All below".
 
DO NOT click the box labeled "I have Internet sharing over a LAN".
For All
 
Tick start with FTP program visible for debugging so that you can see what is happening.
 
Later you will want to untick this option so that the ftp program does not continually pop up over the top of everything.
 
As a future debugging aide, tick "produce a log file". If you want to view the last log file produced, click on the View menu view, then click on "ftp error log file". All of the current day's internet connections will be dispplayed. Scroll to the end of the list to see the most recent. To see additional detail from the last connection, click on "View Full Log".
 
Hit cancel on re-establish connection is a good idea, but minimize connection box when connected applies only to Win 95 though it seems to have no bad effects with Win 2000.
 
Time out in minutes for when a slow connection is the overall time out.
 
FTP connect time out and Mail connect time out should be Ok at the default settings for most users.
 
For most users the normal FTP mode will work fine, but those with firewalls may have problems. If a connection appears to hang and you have a firewall, try clicking on "Use Passive Mode with new FTP program." You may also have to make changes to the firewall to let WD through to the internet.
Finally!!
 
Click the picture of the RED switch labeled "Main Internet Switch". Click OK.
 
This enables WD to use the internet but does not actually cause any internet activity itself.
Notes from Brian:


If you don’t want to have Weather Display run its own FTP program, because you are using a Weather display on a server, then untick "Use Weather Displays own FTP", and you can enter in the box below a .bat file for weather display to execute instead to copy the files to where needed, or you can select the location of where to produce the files under the Tab Files, and click on the button in the top right hand corner, labeled "set web files location".
== All Setups ==
# For future debugging, select '''Produce a log file'''. If you want to view the last log file produced, on the main Weather Display window, click '''View''', and then under '''Logs''', click '''FTP Log'''. All of the current day's FTP Internet connections will be displayed. The most recent entries are at the end of the log.
# Select the '''Hit Cancel on re-establish connection''' is suggested.
# '''Minimize connection box when connected (Win 95)''' applies only if you are using Microsoft Windows 95.
# You should not change the '''FTP Port''' from the default of 21, unless specified by your ISP.
# If your FTP connection is very slow, the specified number in '''Time out in minutes for when a slow connection''' denotes the number of minutes before Weather Display will stop the FTP attempt. 5 minutes should be adequate.
# Do not select the '''Use other ISP's on list if line is busy''' check box unless you have configured more than one ISP/FTP server.
# For some configurations, the normal FTP mode will work, but if you are using a hardware or software firewall you might encounter problems. If a connection appears to hang and you have a firewall, try selecting the '''Use Passive Mode''' check box. You might also have to make changes to the firewall to let Weather Display access the Internet. You should consult the documentation for your firewall for instructions on how to allow a program to access the Internet.
# '''Rename the file on the server after uploading''' is not supported by some FTP servers, including many Windows-based servers. Do not select this check box unless you know your FTP server supports this functionality.
# Click the '''Main Internet Switch''' to toggle between '''MAIN OFF''' and '''MAIN ON'''. You must use MAIN ON to enable the FTP functionality of Weather Display.
# Click '''OK'''.
Weather Display is now configured to use the Internet, but does not generate any Internet activity by itself.


If you still want weather display to do other functions, such as send data to wunderground or download Metar’s etc, then tick "Still use ftpupd.exe for everything but normal uploads".
'''Notes'''
* If you don't want Weather Display to run its own FTP program, for example, because you are using a Weather display on a local server, then clear the '''Use Weather Display's own FTP''' check box, and you can enter in the '''File to execute instead''' text box a .bat file for Weather Display to execute to copy the files to the destination location. You can select the location of where to produce the files under the Tab Files, and then click '''Set Web files location'''.


If you want weather display to update a web page on the internet, say at your home page, then you need to set up the FTP server, Username, and password, as provided by your Internet Service Provider or your home page service.
* If you want Weather Display to perform other functions, such as send data to Wunderground or download METARs, etc., then select the '''Still use ftpupd.exe for everything but normal uploads''' check box. This check box is enabled only when you clear the '''Use Weather Display's own FTP''' check box.


The remote directory is the most tricky part to get correct, as you need to get the placement of any "/" needed correct. Don’t forget to turn the master switch on, so that it is green. Click on OK to save the settings at any time, then go back to the setup screen again for any further changes.
* If you want Weather Display to update a Web page on the Internet, for example, your Web home page, then you must set up the '''FTP Host/Server''', '''FTP Username''', and '''FTP Password''', using the server information and credentials provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). If you leave the '''Remote Directory''' text box blank, then the files are uploaded to your account's default folder on the FTP server. The '''Remote Directory''' can be the most tricky part to get correct, as you need to get the placement of any needed "/" exactly correct. Your ISP should be able to assist you if you encounter problems.
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Latest revision as of 20:52, 7 May 2022

Getting Started

  1. On the main Weather Display window, click Control Panel.
  2. Under Web Site Configurations, click FTP Connections METAR/NOAA FTP.
  3. Click the Connections tab.
    FTPInternet.jpg


Dial-up networking to your Internet ISP

This is the more normal case when the WD machine gets its Internet access from a modem directly connected to it.

  1. Under Internet Settings, click Get ISP's.
  2. Select the ISP you want to connect to (there most likely will only be one) from the list.
  3. The Username and Password text boxes should auto-complete with your information. If you configured dial-up networking without the password saved , you will be prompted to enter your password. This is the same password as you would normally enter when you connect to the Internet.
  4. Continue with the All Setups section below.

Persistent (always on) connection to the Internet

This is if you are using ISDN, DSL, or cable modem broadband Internet service. It also applies to those with dial-up modems which are connected at all times to your ISP.

  1. Under Permanent Connections, select the I have a permanent connection check box.
  2. Continue with the All Setups section below.

Note: Do not select the I have Internet sharing over a LAN check box.

All Setups

  1. For future debugging, select Produce a log file. If you want to view the last log file produced, on the main Weather Display window, click View, and then under Logs, click FTP Log. All of the current day's FTP Internet connections will be displayed. The most recent entries are at the end of the log.
  2. Select the Hit Cancel on re-establish connection is suggested.
  3. Minimize connection box when connected (Win 95) applies only if you are using Microsoft Windows 95.
  4. You should not change the FTP Port from the default of 21, unless specified by your ISP.
  5. If your FTP connection is very slow, the specified number in Time out in minutes for when a slow connection denotes the number of minutes before Weather Display will stop the FTP attempt. 5 minutes should be adequate.
  6. Do not select the Use other ISP's on list if line is busy check box unless you have configured more than one ISP/FTP server.
  7. For some configurations, the normal FTP mode will work, but if you are using a hardware or software firewall you might encounter problems. If a connection appears to hang and you have a firewall, try selecting the Use Passive Mode check box. You might also have to make changes to the firewall to let Weather Display access the Internet. You should consult the documentation for your firewall for instructions on how to allow a program to access the Internet.
  8. Rename the file on the server after uploading is not supported by some FTP servers, including many Windows-based servers. Do not select this check box unless you know your FTP server supports this functionality.
  9. Click the Main Internet Switch to toggle between MAIN OFF and MAIN ON. You must use MAIN ON to enable the FTP functionality of Weather Display.
  10. Click OK.

Weather Display is now configured to use the Internet, but does not generate any Internet activity by itself.

Notes

  • If you don't want Weather Display to run its own FTP program, for example, because you are using a Weather display on a local server, then clear the Use Weather Display's own FTP check box, and you can enter in the File to execute instead text box a .bat file for Weather Display to execute to copy the files to the destination location. You can select the location of where to produce the files under the Tab Files, and then click Set Web files location.
  • If you want Weather Display to perform other functions, such as send data to Wunderground or download METARs, etc., then select the Still use ftpupd.exe for everything but normal uploads check box. This check box is enabled only when you clear the Use Weather Display's own FTP check box.
  • If you want Weather Display to update a Web page on the Internet, for example, your Web home page, then you must set up the FTP Host/Server, FTP Username, and FTP Password, using the server information and credentials provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). If you leave the Remote Directory text box blank, then the files are uploaded to your account's default folder on the FTP server. The Remote Directory can be the most tricky part to get correct, as you need to get the placement of any needed "/" exactly correct. Your ISP should be able to assist you if you encounter problems.
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