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Connect Offline File Transfer

Allow remote specialists to transfer files to and from your target device through a clientless Offline File Transfer Tunnel.

This article focuses on connecting a USB cable from a Bifrost Unit to the target device. This explains step 2 in the Onsite Step Guide for handling Offline File Transfer scenarios.

For a general introduction on enabling a session, please refer to the Onsite Step Guide.

See BifrostConnect Requirements documentation for info on cable quality.

Offline File Transfer Tunnel Connection Guide (Onsite Illustrations)

The port for connecting the Offline File Transfer Tunnel is located on one side of the Bifrost Unit and marked as Port A, marked in blue.

Enable a USB communication by connecting a USB cable between the Bifrost and the Target Device.

Updated on December 13, 2024
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