Allow FTP downloads

Note If you have allowed the use of a web browser which can access FTP servers, you do not need to allow FTP downloads as well.
  1. On the Home page, under Firewall, click Configure firewall.

    For information about the Home page, see About the Home page.

  2. Under Configurations, click Configure next to the location that you want to configure.
  3. Click the Applications tab.
  4. Click Add, locate the FTP application, and then double-click it.
The FTP application is allowed as a trusted application.

Trusted applications are allowed full and unconditional network access, including access to the internet. For greater security, you can apply the preset rules supplied by Sophos:

  1. In the list of allowed applications, click the FTP application.
  2. Click Custom > Add rules from preset > FTP Client.