Access my MacPro (1st gen/ML) with iPhone (Back to My Mac or VPN etc)?

i had a need the other day to send a file that was stored on my desktop.
does anyone know if i can get Back to My Mac working on my iPhone for a first generation mac pro running Mountain Lion or if there is an alternate method to have access to this HD from my phone (or my computer)?
THANKS

hi. sorry, first generation was referring to my mac pro which i think was unnecessary to nention in this context.
i have an iphone 5.
can you recommend one of the 3 for accessing files on my Mac Pro or MBP (when connected). are there big differences? costs?
anything that will let me access FTP?
THANKS

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