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Secure FTP Information
 
Summary
Overview
Secure File Transfer Protocol (FTP) functionality will allow your firm to receive proprietary files from NASDAQ® in an automated way via the internet.

Using an IPSec® -enabled Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution, NASDAQtrader.com is able to provide firms with the capability to import proprietary data systematically into systems' mainframes or applications, rather than through a manual download process.

Please refer to the VPN Client Technology Summary for a further overview of this new technology.

Data Available via Secure FTP
Currently NASDAQ provides the following services via the Secure FTP method:

Daily
  • ACT Recap
  • MP Position Report Plus
  • Daily List
  • Fundamental Data
  • NASDAQ Equity Trade Journal Download
  • NASDAQ Index Watch
  • NASDAQ Indices Component and Weighting Information:
    • NASDAQ-100 Index
    • NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index
    • NASDAQ Biotechnology Index
    • NASDAQ Biotechnology Equal Weighted
    • NASDAQ Composite Index
    • NASDAQ Dividend Achievers Index
    • NASDAQ Financial-100 Index
  • NASDAQ Market Center Execution System: Multiple MPID File
  • NASDAQ Market Center Execution System: Recap File
  • NASDAQ Market Center Execution System: Exchange-Listed Recap File
  • NASDAQ Market Analytix
  • NASDAQ ModelView

Monthly

  • NASDAQ Short Interest
Hardware/Software Requirements
NASDAQtrader.com currently can support our subscribers that have Microsoft® and Intel® web-based platforms (Wintel platforms), as well as Linux and Solaris-based UNIX platforms.

A detailed solution for these platforms is provided below. This information is intended to assist firms with determining if secure FTP is a viable service as well as provide the technical information needed to set-up the secure FTP.

For Microsoft and Intel platforms
Firms may be able to take advantage of secure FTP now. First please verify that your computer (desktop or server) meets the following requirements:

  • A Pentium® -class processor or greater
  • One of the following operating systems:
    - Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 98 Second Edition
    - Windows Me
    - Windows NTR 4.0 (with Service Pack 3, or higher)
    - Windows 2000
    - Windows XP
    - Windows 2003
  • Microsoft TCP/IP installed
    (This can be confirmed by reviewing the setting from your Start menu on your desktop or server. Use: Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network > Protocols or Configuration.)
  • 10 MB hard disk space
  • RAM:
    - 16 MB for Windows 95/98
    - 32 MB for Windows NT and Windows Me
    - 64 MB for Windows 2000

Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Should I use a VPN 3002 Hardware Client or the VPN Client software?
A. The VPN 3002 Hardware Client provides an alternative to deploying the VPN client software to PCs or servers at remote locations. It is important to understand that it is a hardware client, and that you configure it as a client, not as a site-to-site connection. Reasons to use the VPN 3002 rather than the software client include:
  • The computers at the remote site have operating systems other than Windows.
  • Using the VPN 3002 eliminates the need to install and maintain software on those computers.
  • The VPN 3002 requires minimal configuration.
Q. What versions of operating systems support the VPN 3000 Client?
A. The VPN 3000 Client is supported on Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000. Keep in mind that Windows 95 requires at least DUN 1.2, and NT 4.0 requires SP 3 or higher.

Q. Will the VPN 3000 Client interoperate with ISP dialers built on Microsoft Connection Manager?
A. The VPN 3000 Client interoperates with ISP dialers built on Microsoft Connection Manager v1.2 once you add an additional attribute to the connection manager *.cms files. Open all of the *CMS files. Under the Connection Manager heading, add the line: DoNotCheckBindings=1. Save the files.

Q. If I place my VPN 3000 Concentrator behind a firewall or router running access control lists, which ports and protocols do I need to allow through?
A.

Service Protocol Number Source Port Destination Port
PPTP Control Connection 6 (TCP) 1023 1723
PPTP Tunnel Encapsulation 47 (GRE) N/A N/A
ISAKMP/IPSEC Key Management 17 (UDP) 500 500
IPSEC Tunnel Encapsulation 50 (ESP) N/A N/A

Q. What is the purpose of the group name and group password?
A. The group name and group password are used to create a hash, which is then used to create a security association.

Q. How can I tell which address was assigned to me after establishing a VPN Client connection to the VPN Concentrator?
A. The VPN Client icon on the taskbar lets you view the status of your private network connection. Right-click the icon and select Status from the pop-up menu. On the Status screen, you can see the Client IP address and the Server IP address.

Q. Does the concentrator proxy arp on behalf of the tunneled user?
A. Yes.

Q. What alternatives are available for UNIX, Mainframe, or clients not running the supported operating system; or what if I don't want to install any software on my computer?
A. There is a VPN hardware client solution that is platform independent and can be utilized in these cases.
How To Subscribe
You must meet the Hardware/Software requirements above.

Click here to request access to:

  • ACT Recap
  • MP Position Plus

Click here to request access to:

  • Daily List
  • Fundamental Data
  • NASDAQ Indices Component and Weighting Information:
    • NASDAQ-100 Index
    • NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index
    • NASDAQ Biotechnology Index
    • NASDAQ Biotechnology Equal Weighted
    • NASDAQ Composite Index
    • NASDAQ Dividend Achievers Index
    • NASDAQ Financial-100 Index
  • NASDAQ Market Analytix
  • NASDAQ ModelView
  • NASDAQ Short Interest

Click here to request access to:

  • NASDAQ Market Center Execution System: Multiple MPID File
  • NASDAQ Market Center Execution System: Recap File
  • NASDAQ Market Center Execution System: Exchange-Listed Recap File

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