FTP Instructions


The requirements are that you must have an FTP client software installed on the Mac or PC that you wish to FTP files to. The FTP client must support SSH transfers. For the PC, WinSCP is suggested. Newer version of the Mac Fetch program support sftp.

Mac Instructions

Run Fetch. If you don't know where it is use the Finder to locate it. If it does not exist call for help (using a telephone is advised).
Host pele300.swmed.edu or pele400.swmed.edu
User ID Same as normal login to given host
password Again, same as you would normally use if logging into given host
Select file(s) You may select multiple files or directories by holding the Shift key down.
Select Get Select folder for downloaded files


PC Instructions

From the Start Menu select Programs; Accessories; and then Command Prompt
cd \temp change to a directory for the downloaded files. If \temp doesn't exist use a directory of your choosing or use mkdir \temp to create the temp directory
ftp Host where Host is either pele300.swmed.edu or pele400.swmed.edu
User: Same as normal login to given host
Password: Again, same as you would normally use if logging into given host
cd dir where dir is the directory your file resides in on Host. /data/temp/ for image files.
ls lists files in dir
bin To change ftp mode to binary. Necessary for transfering binary files
get filename to initiate download
bye Exits ftp program
exit Closes Command Prompt

March 30, 2006