Upon connection, a listing of the directories and files within the web-docs directory will appear in the blank box on the left. To move a file onto the server. Select the file from your hard drive to upload it onto the server. To get a file from the server onto your Mac. If you are downloading a BinHex'd file, it should ask you where you would like the converted document saved.
Many places have anonymous ftp available.
This means that you can connect to the site without needing an account on it. Anonymous ftp sites are usually work places and their workers need to be able to get things accomplished. For an anonymous ftp connection, type anonymous. Sometimes it will be set up as guest instead of anonymous. Try anonymous first if you are not sure which to use.