On most anonymous FTP servers, files available for download are stored in the pub directory. Use the cd command to make the pub directory the current directory. 250 CWD command successful. 250 CWD command successful. Use binary mode to transfer executable and compressed files.
Some systems use different formats to store text files.
Use the ascii or binary FTP command to change the file transfer mode used to upload or download files. File extensions can help you choose which transfer mode is appropriate for a file. See the Extensions and Transfer Modes section. The get command downloads a single file. Get will copy the file remote-filename from the remote server to the local machine.