Use wget or curl.
Of course I know what _I_ can use, but the person's instructions are for other people :).
Not all browsers fail to get files from an ftp link. Lynx will grab files from an ftp or gopher server as always although it's a text browser.
I use firefox most of the time and it won't grab files from an ftp link, I find that annoying.
It's a pain in the ass but curl or wget will get the job done if needed.
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