[FR][OS 6.1.8]Ftp Backup source hidden files

Hi,
thank you for taking the time.
I'm not sure what your saying here:
1) OS6 FTP backup is looking for hidden files but doesn't get an answer from that (ProFTPd) server although other clients manage it (winscp,filezilla,cyberduck)
2) OS6 FTP backup is not looking for hidden files because there is no standard to garantee the result with raw FTP commands

In order to keep this constructive, I dugg a little bit and LIST reference suggests indeed that we have 2).
I have no way to test a IIS FTP setup but some search suggest that it will not chocke on "-a" and that actually admins need to configure their desired support for "-a" listing requests.

So that leaves us with two points to address :
1) As a Readynas user, I would like to know that my FTP backup tool has either an option or a know limitation as to how it retrieves directory contents. I can't force Netgear to implement my obvious preference (support for -a), but I'd be glad to have other users chime in and explain if they would like an option (or mandatory "-a" usage for all I care... :wink: ) to make FTP Backup directory listing results more comprehensive.
2) As Netgear, I would like to know that my FTP backup tool doesn't make mainstream (at least) FTP Servers to chocke on my commands. Again I can't force Netgear to take the risk but I believe an option to enable/disable "-a" (maybe with a warning about impropable no support).

I believe I kept this constructive and save you the time to build a "case" for your product evolution: :idea: We would greatly benefit from having a by default checked checkbox with "Support hidden files (-a)".

Lastly, would it help if I create a support case or it will just create unecessary triage and overhead?
I made this topic a [FR] feature request...But not sure if correct way....Feel free to correct or suggest correction.

Thanks for any suggestion.