The following steps describe (1) how to perform a download test using Aspera's test server and (2) how to initiate a common file transfer using the IBM Aspera Connect Browser Plug-in.
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Open your Web browser and log in to Aspera's test transfer server at http://demo.asperasoft.com/aspera/user.
Type the following credentials when prompted:
- User: asperaweb
- Password: demoaspera
Note: Internet Explorer 7 Security Settings: When you open IBM Aspera Connect Server or IBM Aspera Faspex using Internet Explorer 7, the Information Bar appears and asks for permission to use the Connect Browser Plug-in. Click the bar and select Run ActiveX Control, and then click Run in the Security Warning window.
If you accidentally clicked Don't Run, just click the gear icon at the bottom of the Aspera server Web page to display the Manage Add-Ons window. Select Aspera Web and set Enable under Settings.
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On the IBM Aspera Connect Server, browse into the folder /aspera-test-dir-large
Click any icon to download the corresponding file or folder. You may also checkmark multiple boxes and click Download to download more than one file or folder at a time.
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Confirm the transfer.
Select Allow to begin. Enable the Use my choice for all connections with this host checkbox to skip this dialog in the future.
Once you confirm that the configuration settings are correct and that Connect is working properly, you can begin transferring with your organization's Aspera server. Simply point your browser to your server's address (such as http://companyname.com/aspera/user) to get started.
Note that when uploading, you should avoid transferring files with the following characters in the filename:
Characters to avoid: / \ " : ' ? > < & * |