Uploading files to the 2 Fords Network FTP server is incredibly EZ. In general, the process is pretty much the same no matter which method  you use. Below are the methods.

The two common types of FTP programs graphical variety and command line ones.  Fetch is a popular FTP program for Macs, while WS-FTP is a popular FTP program for PC's.

You can find instructions and program downloads for Fetch (mac),

This overview covers the specifics of using FTP programs, and command line FTP program you use:

The host name of the 2 Fords Network FTP server is: 70.250.18.209

Log on using your user name and password. Do not specify a folder or personal folder, HTML files you have

Host: 63.106.126.3  (try the numbers if you can't access
Username: your user name (meaning the login username you use
Password: your password (meaning the password you use to access
Directory: Do not specify a folder or directory

Using Netscape 2.0. or higher...

If you are using Netscape 2.0 or better, open a connection via FTP: ftp://yourusername@al3.2fords.net/yourwebsitename

While the 2 Fords Network servers are Macintosh and recognize UNIX computer you will CASE sensitive. When Netscape prompts 2 Fords connection to the internet. You will be taken straight to a If you uploaded HTML document, it's immediately viewable.

Using graphical FTP programs...

If you are using a graphical FTP program, you will probably choose something

Connection' or 'Connect Remote'. When you a see a menu to fill in, type

information:

Host: 70.250.18.209

User ID: yourusername

Password: your password

Directory: Do Not Specify a directory

These may not by the exact field names used by your FTP program, but

Where do I find graphical FTP programs?

There are many excellent graphical FTP programs available on the Web. WS-FTPwww.shareware.com.
 
 

If you are using a command line oriented FTP program, the connection

this:

ftp.al3.2fords.net

Connected to ftp.al3.2fords.net/foldername

Now enter your username

Name: yourusername

Now enter your password.

Password: your password

230 User 'USER' logged on.

ftp> bin

200 Type set to 'I' (IMAGE aka BINARY).

ftp> put FILE

200 Port command succeeded.

150 Opening BINARY mode data connection for 'test.gif'.

226 Transfer complete.

The first command, 'bin', puts your FTP program into 'binary transfer

transferring HTML files, this doesn't matter, but if you are transferring

very important to transfer it as a BINARY file instead of an ASCII file.

transfers the file to your web account. You can then type 'ls' to see

Common Problems

If people are being asked for a password when they view your page, the

<img src="yourgraphic.gif">

NOT

<img src="ftp://yourusername@al3.2fords.net/yourgraphic.gif">

If you are getting "broken" graphics make sure to upload them in 'binary' CASE sensitive

You cannot rename files in your personal directory via FTP but you should FTP Upload'. your user name and

Reporting Problems

We have tested this system with a number of Mac, Windows, Windows 95,

Hope this NFO helps... Webmaster, Ford Publishing On-Line, www.2fords.net. fordpub@2fords.net