Using Nemo in Linux Mint to connect to ftp server












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I have a USB drive connected to my router to access files remotely, and it can use ftp to connect (not ssh or sftp). I have the router login set to the same login as my desktop computer, and I can use Nemo to connect to the server for file transfers only if I set the ftp login to use the same login as my main router login.



But, I have the option to set up an alternate login, which I'd like to do so I don't need to give out the router login to anyone. However, Nemo will not connect using either "Connect to server" or typing in a URL in the address line. It will only connect if the login name and password are the same as the computer. I believe there is some protocol for using your existing login for an external device.



It's obviously not the router, as I can connect as expected using my phone's file manager (FX on Android).



EDIT: I tried using a windows share option, and had the same problem. Something about sending the login information doesn't work, except when it's the system's login info. Even using user:password@address doesn't work; it prompts for a password, but the command it sends is screwed up.










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    I have a USB drive connected to my router to access files remotely, and it can use ftp to connect (not ssh or sftp). I have the router login set to the same login as my desktop computer, and I can use Nemo to connect to the server for file transfers only if I set the ftp login to use the same login as my main router login.



    But, I have the option to set up an alternate login, which I'd like to do so I don't need to give out the router login to anyone. However, Nemo will not connect using either "Connect to server" or typing in a URL in the address line. It will only connect if the login name and password are the same as the computer. I believe there is some protocol for using your existing login for an external device.



    It's obviously not the router, as I can connect as expected using my phone's file manager (FX on Android).



    EDIT: I tried using a windows share option, and had the same problem. Something about sending the login information doesn't work, except when it's the system's login info. Even using user:password@address doesn't work; it prompts for a password, but the command it sends is screwed up.










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      I have a USB drive connected to my router to access files remotely, and it can use ftp to connect (not ssh or sftp). I have the router login set to the same login as my desktop computer, and I can use Nemo to connect to the server for file transfers only if I set the ftp login to use the same login as my main router login.



      But, I have the option to set up an alternate login, which I'd like to do so I don't need to give out the router login to anyone. However, Nemo will not connect using either "Connect to server" or typing in a URL in the address line. It will only connect if the login name and password are the same as the computer. I believe there is some protocol for using your existing login for an external device.



      It's obviously not the router, as I can connect as expected using my phone's file manager (FX on Android).



      EDIT: I tried using a windows share option, and had the same problem. Something about sending the login information doesn't work, except when it's the system's login info. Even using user:password@address doesn't work; it prompts for a password, but the command it sends is screwed up.










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      I have a USB drive connected to my router to access files remotely, and it can use ftp to connect (not ssh or sftp). I have the router login set to the same login as my desktop computer, and I can use Nemo to connect to the server for file transfers only if I set the ftp login to use the same login as my main router login.



      But, I have the option to set up an alternate login, which I'd like to do so I don't need to give out the router login to anyone. However, Nemo will not connect using either "Connect to server" or typing in a URL in the address line. It will only connect if the login name and password are the same as the computer. I believe there is some protocol for using your existing login for an external device.



      It's obviously not the router, as I can connect as expected using my phone's file manager (FX on Android).



      EDIT: I tried using a windows share option, and had the same problem. Something about sending the login information doesn't work, except when it's the system's login info. Even using user:password@address doesn't work; it prompts for a password, but the command it sends is screwed up.







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          I use this format to access my Android tablet:




          • sftp://192.168.xx.yy:2222/storage/extSdCard/Movies


          The ftp server (on the Android) doesn't have root access so can't use port 22.






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            I use this format to access my Android tablet:




            • sftp://192.168.xx.yy:2222/storage/extSdCard/Movies


            The ftp server (on the Android) doesn't have root access so can't use port 22.






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              I use this format to access my Android tablet:




              • sftp://192.168.xx.yy:2222/storage/extSdCard/Movies


              The ftp server (on the Android) doesn't have root access so can't use port 22.






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                I use this format to access my Android tablet:




                • sftp://192.168.xx.yy:2222/storage/extSdCard/Movies


                The ftp server (on the Android) doesn't have root access so can't use port 22.






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                I use this format to access my Android tablet:




                • sftp://192.168.xx.yy:2222/storage/extSdCard/Movies


                The ftp server (on the Android) doesn't have root access so can't use port 22.







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