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'''FTP''' (File Transfer Protocol) is a way to transfer files wirelessly through a network. While New3DS models are capable of performing a similar function with microSD Management, there are a number of downsides: | '''FTP''' (File Transfer Protocol) is a way to transfer files wirelessly through a network. While New3DS models are capable of performing a similar function with microSD Management, there are a number of downsides to that method: | ||
* microSD Management does not exist on Old3DS models. | * microSD Management does not exist on Old3DS models. | ||
* microSD Management is only compatible with Windows. | * microSD Management is only compatible with Windows. | ||
* microSD Management uses an outdated protocol ( | * microSD Management uses an outdated protocol (SMBv1) that [https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/storage-at-microsoft/stop-using-smb1/ba-p/425858 is now considered to be a security risk]. It is therefore disabled by default on modern installations of Windows. | ||
Luckily, with custom firmware, we can instead use FTP to transfer files wirelessly on both New3DS ''and'' Old3DS. | Luckily, with custom firmware, we can instead use FTP to transfer files wirelessly on both New3DS ''and'' Old3DS. | ||