USING FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

The two most common forms of FTP software at SAU are WS_FTP (for PCs) and Fetch (for MAC).

What is Fetch?

Fetch is a MAC-based application for transferring files between your MAC (the local system) and a remote system.  Using Fetch, you can connect to another system from your MAC, browse directories and files on both systems, and transfer files between the systems.

The following instructions explain the use of Fetch

Click on Applications/Fetch/Fetch 2.1.2 

Fill out the following fields:

            Host:  ftp.sau.edu

            User ID: Anonymous

            Password:  (leave blank)

 Anonymous users will only be able to add files, read files, download files, and make directories in the shared folder.  You will not be able to delete files or folders at any time.      

The “private” folder is for instructor use only.  Students will not have   access or rights to view anything in this folder. 

The “pub” folder is used by Information Technology for shared software.

The “shared” folder is where students will be able to add, read, and download any files that are placed there.

Selecting Directories to Put a File to:

You can change directories in several ways.  Double-clicking the name of a directory in the file list causes Fetch to enter that directory.   Choosing the Change Directory… command from the Directories menu prompts you for a directory name and makes that the current directory.

Putting a File: 

To transfer a file from your MAC to another machine.

You will be asked to pick a file and prompted for the name and format to give the file you are putting.   You should choose MacBinary ll format if you plan to simply store the file on the other machine, BinHex if you plan to mail it to someone, and either Text, Wrapped Text, or Raw Data if you plan to manipulate the file on the computer.

Getting a File: 

To transfer a file from the other machine to your MAC.

Select the file by clicking on it and save it to the “Workspace” partition on the Desktop. 

Cancelling and Quitting Fetch:

You may cancel any on-going operation by pressing the Stop button.   You can quit by choosing the Quit command from the File menu.

Accessing the FTP Server for Read-Only Purposes:

From any Internet-connected computer, open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Netscape.

In the Address line (Internet Explorer) or Go To line (Netscape), type:   ftp.sau.edu and press Enter.  NOTE:  Do not type “www” before this address.

The SAU FTP site will appear and be available for read-only use.