Upload a File

You can use the File Browser to upload a binary or text file from a PC or network drive to the PacketShaper. The file can be uploaded to the unit's flash disk or hard drive.

To upload a file to your PacketShaper:

1. (Optional) In the File Browser, go to the destination drive and directory.
   
   Although this step is not mandatory, doing this step will automatically fill in the destination when you give the upload command.
   
   
2. Click the upload button. The File upload screen appears.  show screen
   
   
3. Check the available space on the current volume to make sure you have sufficient space for the file you are uploading.
   
   
4. Click Browse and select the file to upload.
   
   The Source file field is filled in with the name of the file you selected. In addition, the Destination file field is filled in with the current directory and the name of the file you are uploading. If the source filename is longer than 8 characters, it will be truncated to the required 8.3 convention. For example, if the source filename is gigabit-interoperability.htm, the destination filename will be gigabit-.htm.
   
   
5. If necessary, edit the path or filename in the Destination file field.
   
   
6. Click upload.
   
   
7. Read the summary message in the Results area at the bottom of the window and make sure the file was successfully uploaded.
   
   
8. To upload additional files, repeat steps 4 through 7.
   
   
9. Click cancel when finished.
   
   The uploaded files are listed in the Contents window. If you don't see the files, click update to refresh the list.