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| − | == | + | == WebDav for Mac users == |
# Open the '''Finder''' by clicking on the desktop. | # Open the '''Finder''' by clicking on the desktop. | ||
# From the '''Go''' menu select '''Connect to Server'''. | # From the '''Go''' menu select '''Connect to Server'''. | ||
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# Click the '''+''' button to save this address as a favorite. | # Click the '''+''' button to save this address as a favorite. | ||
# Click '''Connect'''. | # Click '''Connect'''. | ||
| − | # Supply your username & password when prompted. A Finder window will open showing the Middfiles folder structure. | + | # Supply your username & password when prompted. A Finder window will open showing the Middfiles folder structure. You may now work with your server files directly or by using drag-and-drop to transfer them to and from your computer. |
# When you have finished working, you can right-click the desktop '''Middfiles.middlebury.edu''' icon then choose "'''Eject'''" -- or simply drag the icon to the Trash. | # When you have finished working, you can right-click the desktop '''Middfiles.middlebury.edu''' icon then choose "'''Eject'''" -- or simply drag the icon to the Trash. | ||
| − | == | + | == WebDav for Win 7 users == |
| − | # Right-click the '''Computer''' icon on your desktop (if | + | # Right-click the '''Computer''' icon on your desktop (if this icon is not present, click the Start Orb -- you'll see listed at right) then select '''Map Network Drive''' from the pop-up menu. The Map Network Drive window opens. |
# In the '''Drive''' drop-down list, select an unused drive letter. | # In the '''Drive''' drop-down list, select an unused drive letter. | ||
| − | # In the '''Folder''' field type this URL: <pre> https://middfiles.middlebury.edu </pre> | + | # In the '''Folder''' field type this URL: <pre> https://middfiles.middlebury.edu </pre>. |
# Click '''Finish'''. | # Click '''Finish'''. | ||
| − | # Supply your username & password when prompted. Windows Explorer will show the Middfiles folder structure. | + | # Supply your username & password when prompted. Windows Explorer will show the Middfiles folder structure. You may now work with your server files directly or by using drag-and-drop to transfer them to and from your computer. |
| + | <br> | ||
| + | :::'''Note for frequent users:''' If you request the "reconnect at login" option because you plan to be a frequent WebDav user, you will receive a pop-up message in the lower-right when you turn on your computer: "Could not reconnect all network drives." This is normal and no cause for concern; it reflects the fact that the WebDav drive is not yet available as it requires you to log in first. Open Windows Explorer then double-click the appropriate drive to log in and access your files. | ||
| − | == | + | == WebDav for Win XP users (coming soon!) == |
[[Category:Helpdesk Documentation]] | [[Category:Helpdesk Documentation]] | ||
[[Category:Remote Access]] | [[Category:Remote Access]] | ||
[[Category:File Servers]] | [[Category:File Servers]] | ||
Revision as of 10:57, 18 January 2013
WebDav for Mac users
- Open the Finder by clicking on the desktop.
- From the Go menu select Connect to Server.
- In the Server Address field type this URL:
https://middfiles.middlebury.edu
- Click the + button to save this address as a favorite.
- Click Connect.
- Supply your username & password when prompted. A Finder window will open showing the Middfiles folder structure. You may now work with your server files directly or by using drag-and-drop to transfer them to and from your computer.
- When you have finished working, you can right-click the desktop Middfiles.middlebury.edu icon then choose "Eject" -- or simply drag the icon to the Trash.
WebDav for Win 7 users
- Right-click the Computer icon on your desktop (if this icon is not present, click the Start Orb -- you'll see listed at right) then select Map Network Drive from the pop-up menu. The Map Network Drive window opens.
- In the Drive drop-down list, select an unused drive letter.
- In the Folder field type this URL:
https://middfiles.middlebury.edu
. - Click Finish.
- Supply your username & password when prompted. Windows Explorer will show the Middfiles folder structure. You may now work with your server files directly or by using drag-and-drop to transfer them to and from your computer.
- Note for frequent users: If you request the "reconnect at login" option because you plan to be a frequent WebDav user, you will receive a pop-up message in the lower-right when you turn on your computer: "Could not reconnect all network drives." This is normal and no cause for concern; it reflects the fact that the WebDav drive is not yet available as it requires you to log in first. Open Windows Explorer then double-click the appropriate drive to log in and access your files.
