1. How to use WS_FTP A Step by Step Guide to File Transfer

2. Introduction First and foremost it must be mentioned that Ws-ftp is a program for PCs running on a Windows OS. First and foremost it must be mentioned that Ws-ftp is a program for PCs running on a Windows OS. Ftp stands for file transfer protocol and it is one of the most basic Internet services.

3. Ws_ftp is a program that is designed to transfer files from one computer system to another. Ws_ftp is a program that is designed to transfer files from one computer system to another. With an ftp program installed, a log-in and a password a registered user can access files stored on the hard drive of a remote system. With an ftp program installed, a log-in and a password a registered user can access files stored on the hard drive of a remote system. Ftp is also useful in creating or updating web pages. A user can do their work on one computer then transfer the files to a computer that acts as a Web server. Ftp is also useful in creating or updating web pages. A user can do their work on one computer then transfer the files to a computer that acts as a Web server.

4. What is required? A WS_FTP client program on your home system A WS_FTP client program on your home system Storage space on a remote system Storage space on a remote system (ex. W:\ drive @ UMBC) (ex. W:\ drive @ UMBC) The IP address of the server or host The IP address of the server or host (ex. gl.umbc.edu) (ex. gl.umbc.edu) A log-in and password A log-in and password

5. How-to-Guide Open Ws_ftp. (START  Programs  Ws_ftp  Ws_ftp9 5 LE) Open Ws_ftp. (START  Programs  Ws_ftp  Ws_ftp9 5 LE) At the Session Properties window, click on new. At the Session Properties window, click on new.

6. Enter 'Novell' in the Profile Name box. Enter 'Novell' in the Profile Name box. Enter the name or IP address of the host that you are connecting to. (gl.umbc.edu) Enter the name or IP address of the host that you are connecting to. (gl.umbc.edu) Select Automatic Detect for host type. Select Automatic Detect for host type. Next, you will enter your UMBC user name and password in the appropriate boxes. Next, you will enter your UMBC user name and password in the appropriate boxes. Then, click OK. Then, click OK.

7. Check for proper connection If you have connected properly, you will see a window on the screen with a box on the left containing a list of the files in your local directory. A box on the right will contain the files that are located on the server. If you have connected properly, you will see a window on the screen with a box on the left containing a list of the files in your local directory. A box on the right will contain the files that are located on the server.

8. Choose a File to Transfer Navigate to the directory on your local machine where the files are that you want to upload. Navigate to the directory on your local machine where the files are that you want to upload. Locate the ChgDir button on the left and enter the location of your files. (ex. A:\myfiles ) You can use the up arrow inside the window to move up directories or double click the drive to see the files in it. Locate the ChgDir button on the left and enter the location of your files. (ex. A:\myfiles ) You can use the up arrow inside the window to move up directories or double click the drive to see the files in it.A:\myfiles

9. Once you have located the files that you want to transfer, make sure that the box on the right is set up to the directory you wish them to go to using the same selection process. Once you have located the files that you want to transfer, make sure that the box on the right is set up to the directory you wish them to go to using the same selection process. Highlight the file in the left box and click the  between the left and right directories. Highlight the file in the left box and click the  between the left and right directories. You will see the message You will see the message 226 Transfer Complete

10. Note: To copy multiple files hold Ctrl on the keyboard while selecting the files that you want to transfer. To copy multiple files hold Ctrl on the keyboard while selecting the files that you want to transfer. If you are copying a file of the same name to the server, it will be overwritten. If you are copying a file of the same name to the server, it will be overwritten.

11. When you are finished using the program: Click on Exit in the lower right hand corner. This will close the program. Click on Exit in the lower right hand corner. This will close the program. This successfully transfers a file. This successfully transfers a file.

12. With a little time you can become familiar with the Ftp software and you will see that it is an efficient way to transfer files. With a little time you can become familiar with the Ftp software and you will see that it is an efficient way to transfer files. Links "Installing and Configuring Ws-ftp“ (http://usats.com/learn/ftp.shtml) "Installing and Configuring Ws-ftp“ (http://usats.com/learn/ftp.shtml) "Installing and Configuring Ws-ftp“ (http://usats.com/learn/ftp.shtml "Installing and Configuring Ws-ftp“ (http://usats.com/learn/ftp.shtml "Using Ws-ftp For Windows" (http://www.imaginarylandscape.com/hel pweb/ftp/wsftp.html) "Using Ws-ftp For Windows" (http://www.imaginarylandscape.com/hel pweb/ftp/wsftp.html) "Using Ws-ftp For Windows" (http://www.imaginarylandscape.com/hel pweb/ftp/wsftp.html "Using Ws-ftp For Windows" (http://www.imaginarylandscape.com/hel pweb/ftp/wsftp.html UMBC Office of Information Technology (http://www.umbc.edu/oit/software) UMBC Office of Information Technology (http://www.umbc.edu/oit/software) UMBC Office of Information Technology (http://www.umbc.edu/oit/software UMBC Office of Information Technology (http://www.umbc.edu/oit/software

13. Trouble-Shooting Error Message Possible CauseSolution !Can't get "...." host entry !Connection failed "...." Wrong host name or IP address Check for correct host name or address !Can't get "...." host entry !Connection failed "...." Wrong user name or password Check for correct user name or password If there is an error message during transfer... Wrong file name or directory name Check file name or directory * All in all, verify that the information in the Session Properties window is correct.