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WS FTP Connection Example

WS FTP is a freeware FTP client that is available for MS Windows based platforms. If you do not have a copy of it installed on your system, you might consider downloading it and installing it.

If you are using the McBryde 118 lab to access these web pages you can start WS FTP by clicking on going to "Programs", "Internet Tools", and finally clicking on "WS_FTP".

You should be presented with a screen similar to this:

screen shot of the WS FTP connection dialog

WS_FTP from CS lab
Using WS_FTP from the CS lab may require using the lab FTP proxy server. If you cannot connect directly use the following directiosn. All proxy connections must go through the `gatekeeper` server. When using WS_FTP from the CS lab, (NOT from other locations), the `Host Name:` field must always be set to `gatekeeper`. The `User ID:` field must be set to `user@machine.sub-domain.domain`. To connect to the Eudora site the settings would be: `Host Name: gatekeeper User ID: anonymous@ftp.qualcomm.com`

WS_FTP from CS lab

Using WS_FTP from the CS lab may require using the lab FTP proxy server. If you cannot connect directly use the following directiosn. All proxy connections must go through the gatekeeper server. When using WS_FTP from the CS lab, (NOT from other locations), the Host Name: field must always be set to gatekeeper. The User ID: field must be set to user@machine.sub-domain.domain. To connect to the Eudora site the settings would be:

Host Name: gatekeeper User ID: anonymous@ftp.qualcomm.com

The WS FTP Session Profile dialog box elements are described below:

Profile Name

This drop down menu allows you to pick from your saved ftp site list.

Delete

This button deletes the current profile from your list.

Save

This button saves the current profile to your list.

New

This button resets all fields.

Host Name

This is the IP address or domain name of the remote computer to which you wish to connect.

Host Type

This is the type of machine you are connecting to. If you are not sure, just use the "Automatic Detect" option.

User ID

Your userid on the remote system. If you are connecting anonymously, check the "Anonymous Login" checkbox on the right and the User ID and Password fields will be set for you.

Password

The password for the above userid. If connecting anonymously, type your email address.

Account

If the system you are connecting to requires the account command, type the userid to use.

Initial Directories

Remote Host: The directory that you wish to start off in on the remote host.
Local PC: The directory that you want to start off in on your PC.

Comments

Allows you to store comments about each ftp connection you save.

Buttons

OK: Will cause WS FTP to make an FTP connection to the site you have specified.
Cancel: Closes the Session Profile window without connecting.
Advanced....: Brings up an advanced settings dialog.
Help: Displays help about the screen.

Checkboxes

Anonymous Login: Check this box if you are making an anonymous FTP connection.
Save Password: This will save the password you entered for future use.
Auto Save Config: Will automatically save your current settings.