How to Change Fanuc FTP Host

How to Change Fanuc FTP Host

Overview

When using FTP with a Fanuc, you can have up to three hosts configured. This article includes steps to toggle between the different hosts. 

Requirements

Fanuc control with configured FTP Host (How to Configure Fanuc FTP Settings)

Changing FTP Host

  1. Put control in EDIT mode
  2. Press PROG button
  3. Press FOLDER
  4. Press (OPRT)
  5. Press DEVICE CHANGE
  6. Press EMB ETHER
  7. Press HOST CHANGE
    1. On the top left portion of the screen, you will see CONNECT HOST and it will show 1, 2, or 3. 

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