College of Business Computer Lab | Middle Tennessee State University

A valid MTSU Student ID is strictly required to enter the lab.

University Lab Hours

Open 27 hours - 7 Days a Week
(when university is open)

Scheduled Closings

Friday, August 17-23, 2013
Reopen August 23 at 1:00pm

University Computer Lab at BAS

Access D2L Access S:Drive

Using FTP to download files from the S-Drive (S:)

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The computer lab allows access to the S-Drive (S:) through the Internet. You will use this method if you don't have access to the S-Drive (S:) from your computer. This is the case if you use your computer at home, office, or dorm. To access the S-Drive (S:) you will need a computer with a modem, Internet connection and any FTP (File Transfer Protocol) program.

Downloading and Installing FTP Program

Click here to download the WSFTP program to access the S-Drive.

Example of Connecting to the S-Drive (S:) using WS-FTP

a. Connect to the Internet as you normally do.

b. Use your FTP program to connect to the S-Drive (S:). The session details are (use lowercase letters):

* Host: raptor1.bizlab.mtsu.edu
* User ID and Password: provided to students only
FTP

c. You should see a screen similar to this.

d. Change to any teacher subdirectory and select the file(s) you need to download.

e. Download files to your home computer by selecting them from the right window and clicking the left arrow key

Please notice that if you do not have FTP you can use any web browser.

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Disclaimer

The S-Drive (S:) is intended to be used only for academic purposes. No private, sensitive or confidential information should be saved or shared through this network resource. The COB Business Computer Lab is not responsible or liable for the privacy, data security implications nor the contents of the documents.

08/03/2011