Using WS-FTP

Starting WS-FTP

1. Find the WS-FTP icon on your desktop.
2. Double click.
3. At this point, you should see a window looking something like the following: . Yours may look alittle different and will not contain the information.

Configuring WS-FTP

1. In the box Profile Name enter somename that will correspond to the server / application / courseCMP 112.
2. If the checkbox Anonymous Login is checked, uncheck it now.
3. If the Save Password box is checked, uncheck it now.
4. If the Auto Save Config box is unchecked, check it now.
5. Next to Host Name type limit.sunynassau.edu or limit.sunynassau.edu or the server you are connecting to.
6. From the pull down list, choose a Host Type of UNIX Standard.
7. In the User ID field, place your account name.
8. Under Initial Directories,
   1. For the Remote Host type /web/courses/your course/your user id
   2. In the Local PC field, type J:\
9. Click the SAVE button.

Connecting and Using WS-FTP

1. Click OK.
2. After a few moments, your should see a screen looking like the following . The difference here is that in the bottom right hand white panel, you will not see any files.

WS-FTP is showing you the contents of directories (folders) of two systems. The one on the left is your locak PC and the one on the right is the server. The goal is to move files to and from the server. This is accomplished by using buttons. The arrow left will move files from the server (limit) to the PC and the arrow left will move files from the PC to the server.

Transfering Files.

1. Click on your page in the left hand window.
2. Click on the RENAME button.
3. Type index.htm. Use all lower case letters.

1. Highlight the file you wish to send
2. click the arrow right button.

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