1) Starting Up Dos Prompt

Click on the "Start" menu > "Programs" > "Command Prompt"or

Click on the "Start" menu > "Run" > and type "cmd" then press enter.

*this works for Win2k and may vary depending on the version of windows.

2) Logging Into The FTP

When you see the prompt  C:\>  type "ftp" and press enter

You will then see  ftp> , type "open vcn.bc.ca 21" and press enter

Wou will then be prompt with:

   220 earth FTP server (SunOS 5.8) ready.

   User (vcn.bc.ca:(none)):

Enter your VCN ID and press enter

You will then be required to enter your VCN password

3) Uploading & Downloading Files

Type "ls" to list the files and directories

If you cannot find a directory called "webdata", type "cd webdata"

Type "lcd [Local Directory]" where the [Local Directory] is where you keep your webpage

   Type "ascii" and press enter if you want to upload a webpage

   Type "binary" and pres enter for any other non-text based files

To upload a file type "send [file.ext]" and press enter

Similarly to download a file type "get [file.ext]" and press enter

4) Logging Off

Type "close" and press enter to quit the current session

Type "quit" to exit the FTP client

Finally, type "exit" to close the dos prompt

For more commands type "help" in the ftp prompt.