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'''FTP''' (File Transfer Protocol) is a way to transfer files wirelessly through a network. | |||
Luckily, with custom firmware, we can use this method to transfer files wirelessly to a Wii U instead of moving the SD card back and forth each time. | |||
Luckily, with | |||
== What You Need == | == What You Need == | ||
'''On your computer''': | '''On your computer''': | ||
* A working FTP client | |||
** Windows: Use [https://winscp.net/eng/download.php WinSCP] | |||
** macOS: Use [https://cyberduck.io/download/ Cyberduck] | |||
** Linux: Nautilus or Dolphin, the file explorers for GNOME and KDE respectively - if not usable, use [https://github.com/masneyb/gftp/releases/latest gFTP] instead | |||
'''On your Wii U''': | |||
* The latest release of {{GitHub|dimok789/ftpiiu/releases|ftpiiu}} (<code>FTPiiU</code>) | |||
** Download the <code>ftpiiu.zip</code> file, extract it and place the <code>wiiu</code> folder in the root of the SD card | |||
== Instructions == | |||
=== Installation === | |||
</ | # Insert your SD card into your computer | ||
# Extract the contents of <code>ftpiiu.zip</code> and copy the <code>wiiu</code> folder to the root of your SD card. Merge if asked. | |||
# Insert your SD card into your Wii U | |||
# Ensure your Wii U is connected to the same Internet connection as your computer | |||
# Open the Homebrew Launcher (Mii Maker for Tiramisu) | |||
# Navigate to <code>FTPiiU</code> | |||
# Touch it and press <code>Load</code> | |||
===How to Use=== | === How to Use === | ||
#If you haven't already, install the FTP client for your operating system | # If you haven't already, install the FTP client for your operating system | ||
#Open the FTP client and fill in the information as follows: | # Open the FTP client and fill in the information as follows: | ||
#*File protocol: FTP (''not'' SFTP) | #* File protocol: FTP (''not'' SFTP) | ||
#*Host name/IP address: The IP address displayed on the GamePad or TV (e.g. 192.168.0.67) | #* Host name/IP address: The IP address displayed on the GamePad or TV (e.g. 192.168.0.67) | ||
#** This is a local IP address, so you don't need to censor it if you need assistance | #** This is a local IP address, so you don't need to censor it if you need assistance | ||
#* Port number: Usually 21 by default, so leave it blank | #* Port number: Usually 21 by default, so leave it blank | ||
#**If you don't see this option, instead type <code>(ip):(port)</code> into the host name/IP address box, e.g. <code>192.168.0.67:21</code> | #** If you don't see this option, instead type <code>(ip):(port)</code> into the host name/IP address box, e.g. <code>192.168.0.67:21</code> | ||
#*Username/password: If you see a checkbox for "Anonymous login", then enable it; otherwise, just leave it blank | #* Username/password: If you see a checkbox for "Anonymous login", then enable it; otherwise, just leave it blank | ||
#Click "Login" or "Connect" | # Click "Login" or "Connect" | ||
#*If prompted to enter a username or password, press ENTER to leave it blank | #* If prompted to enter a username or password, press ENTER to leave it blank | ||
<big>{{success|Your computer is now connected to your Wii U via FTP!}}</big> | <big>{{success|Your computer is now connected to your Wii U via FTP!}}</big> | ||
[[Category:Wii U guides]] | [[Category:Wii U guides]] |
Revision as of 04:11, 20 November 2023
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a way to transfer files wirelessly through a network.
Luckily, with custom firmware, we can use this method to transfer files wirelessly to a Wii U instead of moving the SD card back and forth each time.
What You Need
On your computer:
- A working FTP client
On your Wii U:
- The latest release of ftpiiu (
FTPiiU
)- Download the
ftpiiu.zip
file, extract it and place thewiiu
folder in the root of the SD card
- Download the
Instructions
Installation
- Insert your SD card into your computer
- Extract the contents of
ftpiiu.zip
and copy thewiiu
folder to the root of your SD card. Merge if asked. - Insert your SD card into your Wii U
- Ensure your Wii U is connected to the same Internet connection as your computer
- Open the Homebrew Launcher (Mii Maker for Tiramisu)
- Navigate to
FTPiiU
- Touch it and press
Load
How to Use
- If you haven't already, install the FTP client for your operating system
- Open the FTP client and fill in the information as follows:
- File protocol: FTP (not SFTP)
- Host name/IP address: The IP address displayed on the GamePad or TV (e.g. 192.168.0.67)
- This is a local IP address, so you don't need to censor it if you need assistance
- Port number: Usually 21 by default, so leave it blank
- If you don't see this option, instead type
(ip):(port)
into the host name/IP address box, e.g.192.168.0.67:21
- If you don't see this option, instead type
- Username/password: If you see a checkbox for "Anonymous login", then enable it; otherwise, just leave it blank
- Click "Login" or "Connect"
- If prompted to enter a username or password, press ENTER to leave it blank
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Your computer is now connected to your Wii U via FTP! |