ECE Filebox
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'''Filebox Webpage''' | '''Filebox Webpage''' | ||
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| − | *Files placed in the '''public_html''' folder in your home directory can be access directly from a web broswer at: http://filebox.ece.vt.edu/~< | + | *Files placed in the '''public_html''' folder in your home directory can be access directly from a web broswer at: <nowiki>http://filebox.ece.vt.edu/~USERNAME</nowiki> |
See [[Password lock a web page]] to add VT PID login protection to your CVL filebox web access. | See [[Password lock a web page]] to add VT PID login protection to your CVL filebox web access. | ||
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'''1.''' Open Windows Explorer [Start -> My Computer] and open the Tools menu -> Map Network Drive... | '''1.''' Open Windows Explorer [Start -> My Computer] and open the Tools menu -> Map Network Drive... | ||
| − | '''2.''' In the Folder dialog box type: '''\\filebox.ece.vt.edu\ | + | '''2.''' In the Folder dialog box type: '''\\filebox.ece.vt.edu\USERNAME''' . |
'''3.''' Check '''Reconnect at Logon'''. | '''3.''' Check '''Reconnect at Logon'''. | ||
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'''6.''' Click Finish. | '''6.''' Click Finish. | ||
| − | * '''NOTE''': If you already have a network drive open to filebox.ece.vt.edu, you must put in the IP address (128.173.88.43) in place of 'filebox.ece.vt.edu'. Example: \\128.173.88.43\ | + | * '''NOTE''': If you already have a network drive open to filebox.ece.vt.edu, you must put in the IP address (128.173.88.43) in place of 'filebox.ece.vt.edu'. Example: \\128.173.88.43\USERNAME\ |
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[[Image:Win7_mapnetwork2.JPG|thumb|(fg.2) Windows 7 Map Network Drive]] | [[Image:Win7_mapnetwork2.JPG|thumb|(fg.2) Windows 7 Map Network Drive]] | ||
| − | '''1.''' Open Windows Explorer [Start -> Computer] and click on 'Map Network Drive' in the top bar In the Folder dialog box type: \\filebox.ece.vt.edu\ | + | '''1.''' Open Windows Explorer [Start -> Computer] and click on 'Map Network Drive' in the top bar In the Folder dialog box type: \\filebox.ece.vt.edu\USERNAME\ . |
'''2.''' Check '''Reconnect at Logon'''. | '''2.''' Check '''Reconnect at Logon'''. | ||
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'''5.''' Enter your CVL username and password and hit '''OK'''. | '''5.''' Enter your CVL username and password and hit '''OK'''. | ||
| − | * '''NOTE''': If you already have a network drive open to filebox.ece.vt.edu, you must put in the IP address (128.173.88.43) in place of 'filebox.ece.vt.edu'. Example: \\128.173.88.43\ | + | * '''NOTE''': If you already have a network drive open to filebox.ece.vt.edu, you must put in the IP address (128.173.88.43) in place of 'filebox.ece.vt.edu'. Example: \\128.173.88.43\USERNAME\ |
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'''2.''' In the top menu bar, open Go -> Connect to Server... | '''2.''' In the top menu bar, open Go -> Connect to Server... | ||
| − | '''3.''' In the Server Address dialog box type: smb:// | + | '''3.''' In the Server Address dialog box type: smb://USERNAME@filebox.ece.vt.edu/USERNAME . |
'''4.''' Click '''Connect'''. | '''4.''' Click '''Connect'''. | ||
Revision as of 15:40, 28 February 2013
Using the CVL Filebox
- The CVL provides every user with a remote-mountable home directory that is backed up daily for 31 days. You can access this home directory over the network using SSH or an SMB client. All off-Campus use requires a VT VPN connection.
Filebox Webpage
- Files placed in the public_html folder in your home directory can be access directly from a web broswer at: http://filebox.ece.vt.edu/~USERNAME
See Password lock a web page to add VT PID login protection to your CVL filebox web access.
Windows XP
1. Open Windows Explorer [Start -> My Computer] and open the Tools menu -> Map Network Drive...
2. In the Folder dialog box type: \\filebox.ece.vt.edu\USERNAME .
3. Check Reconnect at Logon.
4. Click on the Connect using a different user name. link.
5. Enter your CVL username and password and hit OK.
6. Click Finish.
- NOTE: If you already have a network drive open to filebox.ece.vt.edu, you must put in the IP address (128.173.88.43) in place of 'filebox.ece.vt.edu'. Example: \\128.173.88.43\USERNAME\
Windows Vista/7
1. Open Windows Explorer [Start -> Computer] and click on 'Map Network Drive' in the top bar In the Folder dialog box type: \\filebox.ece.vt.edu\USERNAME\ .
2. Check Reconnect at Logon.
3. Check Connect using different credentials.
4. Click Finish.
5. Enter your CVL username and password and hit OK.
- NOTE: If you already have a network drive open to filebox.ece.vt.edu, you must put in the IP address (128.173.88.43) in place of 'filebox.ece.vt.edu'. Example: \\128.173.88.43\USERNAME\
Mac OS X
1. Open a Finder window.
2. In the top menu bar, open Go -> Connect to Server...
3. In the Server Address dialog box type: smb://USERNAME@filebox.ece.vt.edu/USERNAME .
4. Click Connect.
Linux
- File Transfer is typically done using the SCP command.
