Configuring sending and receiving systems

This task describes how to configure an FTP Client, FTP Server, or GXS communication system. For these systems, Direction is always set to Send and Receive.

  1. Select COMMUNICATION > Communication Systems.
  2. Select File > New.
  3. Select FTP Client, FTP Server, GXS, or X400.
  4. Click Next.
  5. On the FTP Client Parameter tab, specify this information:
    Internal & External Ports for Active Data Transfer
    Specify the ports for active data transfers, if active data transfer is used. The definition can be important, because these ports must be transferred across a firewall. Note that these are the listening server ports.

    Specify the single ports, separated by commas. Port ranges can be expressed by hyphens, for example, 20020-20030.

    Generally, one port is sufficient for many simultaneous data transfers if the FTP server connects in a timely manner and this port is blocked only for a short time exclusively for connection acceptance.

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    Special TLS/SSL parameter for this send/receive system (Expert Mode)
    Select this check box to be able to click TLS/SSL Parameter to configure TLS/SSL security parameters, such as Cipher Suite or TLS/SSL protocol, for any communication type using TLS/SSL.
    IP Address (interface) where the Port is opened
    Specify the interface on which the FTP server port (control channel) is opened.
    External IP Address for Active Data Transfer
    In the case of active FTP connections of the client, the server is notified of the client's IP address.

    If the client is behind a firewall, the external IP address of the firewall must be specified here.

  6. On the FTP Server Parameter tab, specify this information:
    Implicit FTPS (FTP via SSL/TLS)
    Here you can configure whether the ports accept only SSL/TLS connections. When you select this option, a certificate must be filed.
    Force TLS/SSL Client Authentication
    This setting enables you to enforce the FTP client's authentication with a certificate. Thus the authentication security is greatly increased.
    FTP Server Port
    Specify the port on which the FTP server accepts connections (control channel). The port is opened as a 'shared' port by the FTP Server. Therefore, you do not recognize if other programs, for example, Microsoft FTP, use this port as well. No warning message is displayed.
    IP Address (interface) where the Port is opened
    Specify the interface on which the FTP server port (control channel) is opened.
    Internal & External Ports for Passive Data Transfer
    Specify the ports for passive data transfers. The definition can be important because these ports must be transferred across a firewall. Note that these are the listening server ports.

    Specify the single ports, separated by commas. Port ranges can be expressed by hyphens, for example, 20020-20030.

    Generally, one port is sufficient for many simultaneous data transfers if the FTP clients connect in a timely manner and this port is blocked only for a short time exclusively for connection acceptance.

    External IP Address for Passive Data Transfer
    Specify the ports for passive data transfers. The definition can be important because these ports must be transferred across a firewall.

    Specify the single ports, separated by commas. Port ranges can be expressed by hyphens, for example, 20020-20030.

    Generally, one port is sufficient for many simultaneous data transfers if the FTP clients connect in a timely manner and this port is blocked only for a short time exclusively for connection acceptance.

    Special TLS/SSL parameter for this send/receive system (Expert Mode)
    Select this check box to be able to click TLS/SSL Parameter to configure TLS/SSL security parameters, such as Cipher Suite or TLS/SSL protocol, for any communication type using TLS/SSL.
  7. On the GXS(FTP) Parameters tab, specify this information:
    FTP Server
    Specify the IP address or the name of the GXS FTP server.
    Port
    Specify the port of the GXS FTP server.
    Use encrypted FTPS connection (FTP over TLS/SSL, implicit)
    The communication is done by FTPS, that is, the connection is encrypted through TLS/SSL (implicit variant, no AUTH command). Here, the server is authenticated. With this communication variant, you can access GXS through the Internet. For this communication, you must define the GXS certificate.
    FTP user name
    Specify a log-on name for the GXS box.
    Password
    Specify a password for the GXS access.
    Own GXS partner name
    Specify a local GXS identification. It is used when sending non-EDI files.
    Passive Mode Transfer
    In passive FTP, the Client makes a connection to the server. The client can be behind a firewall. The server must be directly accessible. In active FTP, the server makes a data connection to the client. The client must not be behind a firewall, and the firewall must be able to handle these FTP connections. The server must only be accessible on port 21.
    Max. Number of Connection Attempts
    Here you can limit the dialing attempts for direct transmissions (without time series).
    Interval of Connection Attempts (in seconds)
    Specify the interval between two consecutive dialing attempts for direct transmissions (without time series).
    Special TLS/SSL parameter for this send/receive system (Expert Mode)
    Select this check box to be able to click TLS/SSL Parameter to configure TLS/SSL security parameters, such as Cipher Suite or TLS/SSL protocol, for any communication type using TLS/SSL.
  8. On the Certificates tab, specify these parameters:
    Own Certificates with private key

    Here you can configure the use of own certificates that were created through System Administration. The configuration is only required if you are using TLS/SSL.

    If several valid certificates are configured, only one of them is used by the system. To use different certificates, you must create additional AS2 send/receive systems with these certificates.
    • Select Edit to edit the selected certificate.
    • Select Delete to delete the selected certificate.
    See Certificate Management for the handling of certificates.
  9. On the Telebox-400 Parameter tab, specify this information:
    Telebox-400 via ISDN
    Select this option to establish communication with the Telebox 400 through ISDN. When you select this option, you must configure a router / Capi.
    Filework Integration
    Exchange Servicescommunicates with FileWork. FileWork then establishes the physical connection.
    User name
    Telebox-400 via ISDN User name of the Telebox
    Filework Integration FileWork user name
    Password
    Telebox-400 via ISDN Password of the TeleBox user
    Filework Integration FileWork user password
    Mailbox ISDN Call Number
    This field shows the number under which the Telebox can be found.
  10. On the Bintec router / Capi tab, click New and specify this information:
    Bintec-Router (direct)
    Specify the name or IP address of the router. The built-in CAPI drivers are used.
    Port
    Specify the CAPI port number of the router, 2662 or 6000.
    Controller
    Specify the number of the router controller to be used.
    Bintec CAPI user
    Specify the user name to be used for logging on to the Bintec CAPI.
    Note: If available, you must select the check box to the left of the input field before specifying the user name.
    Password
    Specify the password for logging on to the BinTec CAPI.
    CAPI DLL
    To use the CAPI of a different manufacturer for Windows API access, specify the DLL. This is usually the capi2032.dll.
    Controller
    Specify the number of the router controller to be used.
    Dial prefix
    If required, specify the external access code.
    Outgoing call number
    Specify a local telephone number.
  11. On the Time series tab, click New and specify this information:
    In the Time Series section, specify the daily time for the time series.

    In the Schedule Planning section, set the mode of the series to Daily or Weekly. Depending on the setting you have additional options for detailed configuration.

    In the Schedule Duration section, specify the beginning and the duration of the time series.

    Also to be used for sending
    This time series may not only retrieve data, but also send them if they are to send.
    Request Reports to transmission orders (Attention: may be costly)
    This option configures that, during transfers to the GXS box, the communication status of the transmitted files is queried as long as it is not set to EFPA. Depending on the GXS contract, this option can be very costly if the recipient does not set the files to 'read' timely.
  12. Click Save.