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