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# Public Computer and File Transfer

## Connect to Public Computer
* Your computer has to connect to **DAL-262** network by either wire or wireless.
* Search **Remote Desktop** in Windows menu.


## Connection

* Type the IP address of the remote computer.
* Normally **<span class="red">192.168.1.50</span>** Public computer IP is set to static.
* Check remote computer IP address if connection fail.


## Login

* Type in username and password.
* Public account: DAL
* Password: 3939889dal


* If connection successful, you will see a remote desktop window as below picture.
* **<span class="red">KEEP THE DESKTOP AND FOLER CLEAN!!!</span>**
* Existing connection will lost immediately if others connect to public PC. Make sure no one is using before you connect it.


## File Transfer
* Use FTP to transfer file from personal to public computer.
* **<span class="red">DO NOT USE USB flash Drive to prevent virus infection.</span>**
* Add a network disk in your own PC


## FTP Address

* Address: ftp://192.168.1.50


* **<span class="red"> NOT anonymous user </span>**
* Username: ftpuser
* Password: 3939889


* Rename

* If successful, you will see a icon


* Processes described above are operated in your own PC.
* Your file will show up in the public PC disk after transfer.
* Path in public PC: **disk D -> FTP folder-> StudentArea**


## Trobleshooting 💣
If connection cannot be establish, use command(cmd) or terminal to check the connection.
1. **ping 192.168.1.1**
If no respond, check your computer connection or lab router
2. **ping 192.168.1.50** (remote computer IP address)
If no respond, check the remote computer connection or status.
3. **ping 8.8.8.8**
If no respond, check the lab router/switcher status
No respond means lose the capability to surface on the Ethernet.