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+The Galaxy tool wrappers contained in this tool shed repository rely on software developed by
+the NCBI: https://github.com/ncbi/sra-tools.
+
+NCBI Sequence Read Archive Toolkit: https://trace.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Traces/sra/sra.cgi?view=software
+
+# Installation of Aspera connect ascp binary
+
+The sra-tools suite is ready to benefit from increased transfer speed and reliability by using Aspera Connect ascp.
+To benefit, download the ascp commandline client, and place ascp and the required ssh keys into a PATH accessible to galaxys job handler.
+
+A convenience package for linux and OS X is available at https://toolshed.g2.bx.psu.edu/view/mvdbeek/package_ascp_3/e109f0ec22c3 .
+It suffices to copy the contents of the $INSTALL_DIR/bin into PATH.
+
+Alternatively go to http://downloads.asperasoft.com/connect2/ .
+
+Aspera connect is not provided by the IUC due to its closed-source nature.
+
+# Firewall settings for highspeed transfer
+
+To benefit from increased transfer speeds using ascp3 your local firewall must permit UDP data transfer in both
+directions on ports 33001-33009 for the following IP ranges:
+
+    130.14.*.*
+
+    165.112.*.*
+
+The firewall must also allow ssh traffic outbound to NCBI.
+The wrapper will fall back to http download if these requirements are not met.
+
+CONTROLLED-ACCESS DATA
+
+Encrypted, controlled-access data is not supported.