Part One -- Connect to Polaris (ISP) Using WS_FTP


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1. Start WS_FTP by clicking the WS_FTP icon that was created during installation. (Note: If a desktop icon wasn't created during the installation, you can select WS_FTP from the Windows program menu.) Both the Session Properties screen and the Site Manager screen will be displayed.

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2. Configure your FTP Connection. In the Session Properties window, click the New button.

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This is where you will store your server information. The four boxes that need to filled out are: Profile Name, Host Name/Address, User ID and Password.

Profile Name - your first name or the name of the course. (It doesn't matter what you use here, this is only for your info.)
Host Address - polaris.umuc.edu  (for nova account holders: nova.umuc.edu)
User I.D. - Polaris (Nova) user name.
Password - Polaris (Nova) password. (Do not click on the Save Pwd  box next unless this is on your own machine

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3. Connect to Polaris (Nova) by clicking the OK button on the Session Properties Screen.

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4. The Session Properties window goes away and you will only see the Site Manager window.

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