Physics 184 Fall 2001
Instructions for Using CAPA
Web Version
To use the web version of CAPA, point your browser to the URL:
From the pull-down menu, choose phy184f1
Enter your student number and CAPA ID in the designated fields
Click on the appropriate 'here' button to go to the main CAPA menu
Choose 'Try Current Set'. Your assignment will then be displayed
You may enter all of your answers at once prior to submitting
Exit the system by choosing 'File' then 'Exit/Quit'
Telnet Version
To connect to CAPA using a telnet session from a computer lab on campus:
For PC's,
Select Class Software from the main menu.
Choose CAPA - Assignments
Choose Login to capa4
Follow the instructions. At the password: prompt, press the return key.
You should next see the prompt login:
For Mac's
Open the Class Software folder
Open the CAPA folder
Open the folder named capa4
You should next see the prompt login:
To connect via modem:
Check your modem software to be certain you are using a VT100 emulator
Connect to Michnet by dialing 353-3500
You will receive the prompt host:
Enter capa4.lite.msu.edu
You will receive an Access Controlled message and the prompt login:
Enter your pilot id (e.g. username@pilot.msu.edu)
You will receive the prompt Password:
Enter your pilot id password
You will then be connected to capa4, and will receive the prompt login:
Enter the course name as printed in bold at the top of your homework page (phy184f1)
You will then see the CAPA login screen where you are prompted to enter your student number and CAPA ID.
NOTE: From PC's running windows, you may first need to start the telnet application before entering the command to open a session to capa4.lite.msu.edu.
To connect from most networked mainframe computers:
Log in to the mainframe computer.
Enter telnet capa4.lite.msu.edu
You will receive the prompt login:
Enter the course name as printed in bold at the top of your homework page
You will then see the CAPA login screen where you are prompted to enter your student number and CAPA ID.