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This topic applies to both ViPNet Coordinator and ViPNet Client.
The MFTP transport module is an important part of ViPNet Client and ViPNet Coordinator. It is responsible for sending and receiving transport packets generated by communication tools such as Business Mail and File Exchange.
MFTP Functions on ViPNet Client
The MFTP module starts with ViPNet Client [Monitor], displaying the 
icon in the system tray. The module checks whether the coordinator has any transport packets available for it, and if so, downloads the packets after a two-sided identity verification has been performed. After the downloading is complete, the module closes and restarts every 15 minutes to perform the same operation (this is a default value and may be changed). In this case, the MFTP module works in so-called client mode.
If ViPNet Client [Business Mail] is running, the MFTP module will stay working until the application closes.
If you send a file or folders using File Exchange, the MFTP module will only run while the application is executing its task.
MFTP Functions on ViPNet Coordinator
With ViPNet Coordinator, the MFTP module works in so-called server mode. The module starts with ViPNet Coordinator and is active during the whole session. When receiving transport packets, the coordinator decides how these packets should be handled according to the existing routing policy and forwards them accordingly. If the packet has several recipients, it is distributed accordingly.
Note: The MFTP module resumes a failed down/upload from the same point whenever a connection terminates during a transfer session.
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