In command line FTP, how can I avoid being timed out when transferring a long file?

To avoid getting timed out during long file transfers using command line FTP, turn on hashing by entering at the ftp> prompt: hash

FTP will then write a "#" for every packet transferred and thus prevent timing out due to inactivity while the file transfer is in progress.

Note: This won't prevent a transfer failure caused by network or server problems.

Also see:

• With command line FTP, how can I transfer a group of files without typing out all their names?
• What are some common FTP commands?
• What is FTP, and how do I use it to transfer files?
• Helpful hints for using FTP