Using the Network for Class

Can't get into your classroom early to load your class files? Use the network!

There are two ways to do this:

If you log into a campus domain, use the "H" shared drive to store your files (more secure)
FTP your files to a shared drive (less secure)

1. "H" Shared Drive : If you log into (authenticate) your office Windows computer, you have access to the "H" shared drive. When you log in, you see a "Log On to Windows" screen -- if you hit the Options button you'll see the domains available. After logging in, you'll have access to the "H" drive to store your files. No matter where you go on campus, you'll have access to this drive & the files you put there, including the classrooms.

If you are not authenticating now, but would like to use this shared drive, call the Computer Center's Help Desk (7-6420) to set you up to log in to a domain.

2. FTP: For easy access to your class files in a multimedia classroom, use FTP to move your files. Here's how to transfer your files from any network connection (office, home).

Connect to the campus network (your office is probably wired directly with Ethernet; you'll need a modem to connect from home)
Windows users: Use the "WS-FTP" application that comes with BUICK
Macintosh users: Use the "Fetch" application that comes with the Internet Suite
Call Jeff Donahue at 777-4750 for the IP address, login ID and password for your class
Create a subdirectory (folder) for your class ... I *urge* you to name it with your course number, e.g. MATH111
Upload your files into that subdirectory

To use your files in a multimedia classroom:

Windows Users:

Double click on "My Computer"

Your files will be on drive S (for Shared)

Find your file and double click on it

If it was created with an application provided in the multimedia classrooms, such as PowerPoint or MS Word, the file will automatically open

Macintosh Users:

Launch "Fetch" from the Internet Suite

Connect to the server the same way you did to upload your files (you'll need the IP address, username & password again)

Download your files

If it was created with an application provided in the multimedia classrooms, such as PowerPoint or MS Word, the file will automatically open

How students can view your files:

Students must use computers in one of the PODS on campus. They cannot access these files from their dorm rooms or off campus.
PC Users: Double click on "My Computer"
Choose drive S (for Shared)
Open the folder created for your class