Download a File

You can use the File Browser to download or save a file from the PacketShaper or PacketSeeker unit to a PC or network drive.

Note: In Microsoft Internet Explorer, you can download binary and text files. In Netscape Navigator, you can download text files only.

Binary Files

To download a binary file from your Packeteer unit:

1. In the File Browser, navigate to the drive and directory containing the file to download.
   
   
2. Click the filename to download. A download window appears.  show screen
   
   Note: If you see the contents of the file instead of a download window, the file you selected is a text file or you are using a Netscape browser. You cannot download binary files in Netscape.
   
   
3. Choose the save option and select the destination location on your PC or network.

Text Files

To save a text file from your Packeteer unit to a local or network drive:

1. In the File Browser, navigate to the drive and directory containing the file to download.

2. Click the filename. The contents of the text file appear in the window.  show screen

3. Save the file on a local or network drive:

Internet Explorer: Right-click in the window and choose View Source from the menu. Choose File > Save As and save the file to your PC or a network drive.

Netscape: Right-click in the window and choose Save Page As from the menu. Save the file to your PC or a network drive.