User portal file browsing

So I'm feeling out my user portal and I want a way for my people to download software. I had previously set up a Sharepoint library and made an iFrame for users to view it on. Works great in that the sharepoint frame recognizes their AD account so no additional login. I have the issue of duplication of files. I already have a share with all my software neatly organized and to duplicate this on a sharepoint library seems a waste.
I could just list all my software and then link each name to the file but that seems inefficient especially since I'll update software regularly. Not to mention I want to do the same thing with some
So can anyone suggest a way for a normal user to browse the available folder/file structure and download said files?
This topic first appeared in the Spiceworks Community

I use File Manager, and although it does not supot FTP its a pretty good manager. With several cloud options.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/file-manager-free/id479295290?mt=8
However, a quick google search of the App store revealed this:
iUnarchive Lite - Archive and File Manager with support for Dropbox, Box, Skydrive, SugarSync, WebDAV en FTP
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iunarchive-lite-archive-file/id380663019?mt=8

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