WS_FTP

This tutorial guides you through configuring WS_FTP to exchange files between your computer and the Teacher Connect's server.

Download WS_FTP
If you haven't already done so, download and install WS_FTP. This is a compressed file, so you will need a decompression utility to unzip this file. If you do not have one, please visit http://www.ipswitch.com/ There is a copy of WS_FTP in the files area of our eGroup that is already configured for use with the Teachers Connect server.

Enter the following information in your Session Profile:
Profile Name: MAST II (any name you choose)
Host Name: www.teachers-connect.net
Host Type: Automatic detect
User ID: teacher
Password: *************

Note: To save your password so that you don't have to enter it each time, check the box marked 'Save Pwd.'

Do NOT enter any other information beyond this. These settings will place you in your base directory automatically.

Click OK to connect to the teachers connect server.

Transferring Files

Once you are logged into the Teachers Connect server , the WS_FTP screen displays two windows. The left-hand window displays the directories and files on your hard drive, and the right-hand window displays the directories and files in the Teachers Connect server.

To transfer files from one window to the other, highlight the file you wish to transfer, then click the arrow between the two windows pointing in the direction that you wish to transfer the file

Tips & Suggestions

· For best results, image files (such as gif or jpeg) should be uploaded in Binary mode and HTML files should be uploaded in ASCII mode. To avoid problems with selecting the correct file type, leave the 'Auto' box checked.

· HTML filenames are case sensitive. We recommend you upload your files in lowercase only. When you write your HTML files, refer to image or other HTML files in lowercase also. Your filenames must match exactly in order for your page to display correctly.

WS_FTP also allows you to create new directories, delete directories, as well as delete and rename files. These features are available by choosing the buttons to the right of the 'Remote System' window

Ending Your FTP Session
To disconnect from the Teachers Connect server, click Close or Exit at the bottom of the screen. The next time you connect with WS_FTP, your session profile will be saved for you. Select a profile, then click Connect