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Help Sheet: Using FTP to Transfer Files between GSS6400 and External Devices

Help Sheet 6This is the 6th in a series of Spirent Help Sheets, containing hints and tips for using Spirent’s GSS6400 Record Playback Systems for GPS and/or GLONASS signals.

This Help Sheet explains how to transfer files between a GSS6400 and a PC, or between two GSS6400s, and includes advice on choosing the correct cable for each connection, as well as a step by step guide to file transfer. Enter your details to download it.

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