ECE Filebox
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| − | ''' | + | '''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>\ | * '''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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| − | ''' | + | '''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>\ | * '''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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| − | ''' | + | '''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://<USER>@filebox.ece.vt.edu/<USER> . |
| − | ''' | + | '''4.''' Click '''Connect'''. |
Revision as of 01:13, 20 July 2012
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/~<USER>
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://<USER>@filebox.ece.vt.edu/<USER> .
4. Click Connect.
Linux
- File Transfer is typically done using the SCP command.
