ACCESSING FILES ON YOUR H: DRIVE FROM A NON-NETWORKED COMPUTER

It's easy to transfer files between your network drive (called your "H: drive" on a PC, "home directory" on a Macintosh) and a computer in your residence house or home. All you need is an Internet connection.

Once you're connected to the Internet, you can use use a browser to transfer files between your H: drive and your local computer. Or, if you prefer, you can use secure file transfer software such as Core FTP LE for Windows or Fetch for Macintosh.

Network file transfer using Internet Explorer or Mozilla FireFox

Obtaining free file transfer software
Network file transfer using Core FTP LE for Windows
Network file transfer using Fetch for Mac OS X
Network file transfer using Fugu for Mac OS X

Troubleshooting login problems

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Network File Transfer using Internet Explorer or Mozilla FireFox

Note that transferring a file is really placing a copy of the file in a different location. The original file stays in its starting location.

1. Open an Internet Explorer or FireFox window.
   
   
2. In the address field, enter:  ftp://ftpsmith.smith.edu and press the Enter key.
   
   
   
   
   
3. A login window will appear.  In the User name and Password fields, enter your Novell network username and password, then click Log On or OK. (Students, your network password is the same as your GroupWise password.)
   
   
   
   If your login fails, try entering your full Novell username and context. Be sure to enter a period at the start of your username.  See the examples below:
   
   Student Format:  .username.[alphabetical range].stu.ac.sc
   
   Examples:   .ajones.a-d.stu.ac.sc
                       .ejones.e-j.stu.ac.sc
                       .kjones.k-m.stu.ac.sc
                       .njones.n-z.stu.ac.sc
   
   Faculty Format:  .username.[division].fac.ac.sc
   
   Example:   .bjones.div1.fac.ac.sc
   
   Staff Format:  .username.[department id].ad.sc
   
   Example:   .cjones.adm.dc.ad.sc
   
   Note:  If you are unsure of your network context, contact the User Support Center at x4487.
   
   
4. The next window should show you a list of all the files and folders on your H: drive.
   
   
5. To transfer a file from your H: drive to your C: drive, navigate to the file, then drag it to your desktop, on into a My Computer or Windows Explorer window.
   
   
6. To transfer a file from your C: drive to your H: drive, locate the file in a My Computer or Windows Explorer window and select it, or select a file on your desktop, and drag it into the browser window that shows your H: drive.
   
   
7. To maintain the security of your files and the Smith network, be sure to close your browser window after you finish transferring files.

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Obtaining Free File Transfer Software

Users can download a free copy of the following secure file transfer programs from the Smith software download page:

• Core FTP LE for Windows
• SSH Secure File Transfer for Windows
• Fugu for Macintosh
• Fetch for Macintosh
  

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Network File Transfer Using Core FTP LE for Windows

Note that transferring a file is really placing a copy of the file in a different location. The original file stays in its starting location.

1. Open Core FTP.
   
   
2. In the Site Manager window:
   
   
   1. For Site Name, enter a name of your choosing (e.g., H drive).
      
      
   2. For Host/IP/URL, enter: ftpsmith.smith.edu
      
      
   3. For Username, enter your Novell username.
      
      
   4. For Password, enter your Novell password.
      
      
   5. Make sure there is a check in the SSH/SFTP checkbox, then click Connect.
      
      
3. The main Core FTP window will open, showing the contents of your hard drive (C:) in the left pane, and your home drive on the Smith network (H:) in the right pane.
   
   
4. To copy a file from your C: drive to your H: drive:
   
   
   1. In the left pane, navigate to the file you want to transfer and select it.
      
      (To open a folder, double-click on it. To move up a level in the folder structure, click on the up-arrow-inside-a-folder icon above the list of file names.)
      
      
   2. In the right pane, open the folder on your H: drive where you want to copy the file.
      
      
   3. In the left pane, click on the blue right-pointing arrow to copy the selected file to your H: drive.
      
      
5. To copy a file from your H: drive to your C: drive:
   
   
   1. In the right pane, navigate to the file you want to transfer and select it.
      
      (To open a folder, double-click on it. To move up a level in the folder structure, click on the up-arrow-inside-a-folder icon above the list of file names.)
      
      
   2. In the left pane, open the folder on your C: drive where you want to copy the file.
      
      
   3. In the right pane, click on the blue left-pointing arrow to copy the selected file to your C: drive.
      
      
6. When you're finished transferring files, close the Core FTP window.
   

For more information about using Core FTP, click here.

If you prefer to use SSH Secure File Transfer, use the same login settings described above. For more information about using SSH/SFTP, click here.

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Network File Transfer Using Fetch for Macintosh

The directions below use a program called Fetch. This application is already installed on FCAP computers, and is available for download on the Smith Software Downloads page. For instructions on installing Fetch, visit the Using Fetch page.

Part 1. Connecting to the Smith Network

1. Launch Fetch.
   
   
2. A New Connection dialog box will appear. You must now log into your account.
   
   
   
   
3. Fill in the Host, which is: ftpsmith.smith.edu
   
   
4. In the Username field, enter your Novell Network username. If you cannot login using just your username, try the following:
   
   
   • Students: Enter your Smith username and alphabetical range, following this format:
     .username.[alphabetical range].stu.ac.sc
     
     Example: .ajones.a-d.stu.ac.sc
     
     
   • Staff/Faculty: Enter a period, followed by your username, followed by your Novell network context.
     
     Example: .bjones.fac.dc.ad.sc
     
     (If you are unsure of your network context, contact the User Support Center at x4487.)
     
     
5. Enter your Novell network password in the Password field.
   
   
6. Click on Connect.
   
   
7. A dialog box showing the contents of your Home Directory will appear, as shown below. Your username should be across the top of the window.
   

Part 2. Transferring files from your local hard drive to your Home directory

1. Click on the Put File button.
   
   
2. A dialog box for browsing will appear showing the contents of your desktop. Find and select the file you wish to copy to your Home Directory.
   
   
3. The filename will appear in the Put as field.
   
   
4. Fetch will automatically select the proper file format and copy the file to your Home directory.  Click on the Put button.
   

Note: If you receive a "Permission denied" error, shorten your filename to eight characters or less in the Put File window, then click OK.


Part 3. Transferring files from your Home directory to your local hard drive

1. Select the file from your Home directory by clicking on it once.
   
   
2. Click on the Get button.  Files will automatically be downloaded to your Desktop. (To change this setting, click on the Fetch menu and choose Preferences. Click on the Downloads tab.)
   
   

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Network File Transfer Using Fugu for Mac OS X

The directions below use a program called Fugu. This application is already installed on FCAP computers, and is available for download on the Smith Software Downloads page.

Part 1. Connecting to the Smith Network

1. Launch Fugu.
   
   
2. A New Connection window will appear. You can now log into your account.
   
   
3. Fill in the Connect to text field with the hostname, which is: ftpsmith.smith.edu
   
   
4. In the Username field, enter your Novell Network username. If you cannot login using just yoru username, try the following:
   
   
   • Students: Enter your Smith username and alphabetical range, following this format:
     .username.[alphabetical range].stu.ac.sc
     
     Example: .ajones.a-d.stu.ac.sc
     
     
   • Staff/Faculty: Enter a period, followed by your username, followed by your Novell network context.
     
     Example: .bjones.fac.dc.ad.sc
     
     (If you are unsure of your network context, contact the User Support Center at x4487.)
     
     
5. Click on Connect.
   
   
6. Enter your Novell network password in the Password field and click Authenticate.
   
   
7. A window showing the contents of your Home Directory on the right and your local compter on the left will appear, as shown below. Your username should be across the top of the window.
   
   

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Troubleshooting Login Problems

If the file transfer program you're using doesn't let you see your Home directory:

• In the Username field, make sure you included the period (.) before your username and the correct context for your account.
  
  
• In the Password field, make sure you used the password for your Novell network account. Students, this is the same password you use to access GroupWise and the computers in Smith computer labs and classrooms.
  

Note: If you have never logged into your Novell account and changed your password from the initial one you were given, you are allowed only 4 grace logins before your account is temporarily disabled. This means that you'll be able to use the FTP process 4 times, then it will stop working without explanation.

To avoid this problem, log on to the network in an office or resource center using your initial password before you begin using FTP. When you see a message that says you have only a few grace logins left and asks whether you want to change your password now, click Yes and proceed to reset your password.

For more information about transferring files, see other File Transfer documents on TARA, or contact the User Support Center at x4487.

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