1 - What is Gene6 FTP Server


Gene6 FTP Server v3 is the professional version of G6FTP Server, our leading product started in 1998.

It is a full featured FTP Server for Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/2003. It allows you to provide secure access over internet to your files.

You can manage access by users/groups accounts, by directory, create multiple virtual FTP sites, define restrictions such as daytime access, IP access ...

G6FTP Server complies with Internet standards for the FTP protocol. Supported RFC are RFC-775, RFC-959, RFC-1123, RFC-2228, RFC-2389, RFC-2428, RFC-2577, RFC-2640 (UTF8 only).
(see : http://www.rfc-editor.org/)

 2 - Security


G6FTP Server has been developed with security in mind, some of those security options are listed below :
  • SSL (explicit/implicit) can be used for exchanging your important files.
  • Access restriction based on IP/Host.
  • Files/directory are managed by access rights.
  • Remote administration over secure connection.
  • Administrative accounts (admin, super admin).
  • NT authentication (use of windows password).
  • One Time Password S/Key (MD5).
  • Maximum connection limitation (IP, domain, user).
  • Accounts expiration.
  • Built in integrity check commands (CRC, MD5).

     3 - Remote server management


    Because you are not always physically able to access the computer running G6FTP Server, the remote administration will enable you to add, modify, remove user accounts as well as to change all available settings from your domains as if you were locally connected.

    The advantage is that the interface will be the same, being local or remote.

    You can also delegate the administration to another administrator by creating a new admin account with restricted rights (see Administration server)

    The remote administration connection is secured with SSL and runs on its own configurable port.

     4 - System requirements


    • Operating System : Windows NT4.0 (SP6a, workstation/server), Windows 2000 (pro/server/adv. server), Windows XP (home/pro), Windows 2003 (web/std/server).
    • Processor : Intel, AMD processor (PIII 500mhz recommended).
    • Memory : Minimum 64MB system memory (128mb recommended based on the OS used).
    • Disk space : Minimum 15MB free disk space (for product and work files).
    • Internet connection : modem (28.8k), cable, adsl or better (dsl/cable recommended).
    • Network : Microsoft's 32-bit TCP/IP networking component. Winsock 2.0.


     5 - Upgrading


    You can download new versions from the website when they are released.
    See : http://www.g6ftpserver.com/?page=download

     6 - Changes and version history


    Changes are reported in the Version.txt file which can be viewed when installing the software, it is located in the software installation directory after installation, or see http://www.g6ftpserver.com/?page=files/version.txt

     7 - Getting technical support


    If you have any problem, do not hesitate to first visit the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) at http://www.g6ftpserver.com/?page=faq or contact us at : http://www.g6ftpserver.com/?page=support

     8 - Copyrights


    Gene6, Sarl
    33 rue de Jemmapes
    C22
    59800 Lille
    France

    web : http://www.Gene6.com - http://www.G6FTPServer.com

    The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Gene6, Sarl. While every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information contained herein, Gene6, Sarl assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Gene6, Sarl. assumes no liability for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in this document.
    The software described in this document is published under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of that license.
    Gene6 FTP Server, Copyright © 2004 by Gene6, Sarl All rights reserved.
    Other products or company names are or may be trademarks or registered trademarks and are the property of their respective companies.
    No part of this publication may be reproduced, photocopied, stored on a retrieval system, or transferred without the expressed prior written consent of Gene6, Sarl.

    Printing history :

    February 2004 First edition

     9 - Credits


    Credits :

    The OpenSSL DLLs include software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/)
    The OpenSSL DLLs include cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com).
    The OpenSSL DLLs include software written by Tim J. Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com).

    This program uses zlib Copyright (C) 1995-2003 Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler (http://www.gzip.org/zlib/)

    This program uses Tnt Delphi Unicode Controls by Troy Wolbrink
    (http://home.ccci.org/wolbrink/tnt/delphi_unicode_controls.htm)

    This program uses RecyclerMM by Eric Grange - Creative IT (http://glscene.org)

    Thanks :

    Thank you to all dedicated testers and supporters (in no particular order) :
    Supernature, KnuckleHead, Chico77, Eskimo, Jose, Tom Reiertsen, Mrzaz, James Hughes, Michael Pruefer, Mario, Misteriks, Adam Saunders, Alexander Zonin, Jason Choppert, Jonas Sladen and all the persons we have forgotten to list who reported bugs and suggestions.