How To FTP Into Your Xbox

First off, if you are a complete beginner at FTPing, this is the perfect guide for you.  FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol; this allows you to transfer files from your computer (host) to another computer/object (client).  You can use either a crossover cable to connect your Xbox directly to your PC, or a router (both ways are discussed below).  When you connect through a router, DO NOT use a crossover cable!  Use standard straight through cable.  The program we will be using to FTP in to the Xbox is the popular FlashFXP.  If you do not have it yet, download it from here, compliments of download.com.  Or you can download it from the official FlashFXP website listed above.
 

Connecting via Crossover Cable | Connecting via Router

How to FTP to your Xbox Dashboard using a Crossover Cable

1) Before you begin, you may want to make sure that your firewalls are all turned off, and possibly your anti virus software for the time being.  In your custom Xbox dash (i.e. Evolution X, Avalaunch, Unleash X etc.), make sure your settings are configured for STATIC, and change your IP address to this, 192.168.0.3  Also, make the Xbox's primary DNS the same as your computers IP address shown below (192.168.0.4).  Scroll down, and click SAVE before you exit that screen!

2) On your computer, go to "Start" "Control Panel" "Network and Internet Connections" "Network Connections" Then right click your "Local Area Connections" and click "Properties" Click on "Internet Protocol TCP/IP" and then click the "Properties" button. Now, make sure that the "Use the following IP address" is selected. Type in this IP address, 192.168.0.4 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 Click "Ok"  Note: your computer may need to be restarted if you are using an older version of Windows.

3) Reboot your Xbox now, and if your computer is running an older OS than Windows XP, reboot that also.

4) Now, open up FlashFXP and click the lightning bolt in the upper middle part.

A window will popup as shown below.

5) Type your Xbox's IP address in the "Server or URL" text box (192.168.0.3).  Port should stay at 21.  If your dash is using it's default settings, your user name and password should both be xbox (all lowercase).  Now click connect and within a few seconds, you should see a picture as shown below with your Xbox folders on the right hand side.  Now you can transfer files to and from your Xbox!

How to FTP to your Xbox Dashboard using a Router

1) Before you begin, you may want to make sure that your firewalls are all turned off, and possibly your anti virus software for the time being.  Also, make sure that your Router is 100% working.  Now, connect your straight through Ethernet cord into your Xbox, and the other in to a port on the router.  Boot up your Xbox.  In your settings in your custom dash, make sure that the "Static" connection is turned to "Off", then scroll down and click SAVE.  Reboot your Xbox.  Go back into your settings on your dashboard and make sure that DHCP is now enabled, and that you have an IP address showing.  Now, it's time to open up FlashFXP...

2) Open FlashFXP and click the lightning bolt in the upper middle part.

3)  A window will popup as shown below.

4) Type your Xbox's IP address in the "Server or URL" text box (IP address varies per Xbox).  Port should stay at 21.  If your dash is using it's default settings, your user name and password should both be xbox (all lowercase).  Now click connect and within a few seconds, you should see a picture as shown below with your Xbox folders on the right hand side.  Now you can transfer files to and from your Xbox!