CAPA Instructions

Web Version

• To use the web version of CAPA, point your browser to the URL http://capa2.nscl.msu.edu/class.html
• From the pull-down menu, choose "phy184f9"
• 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'
• Connect to the CAPA Login Page
• Forgot your CAPA ID? You may request a duplicate CAPA ID by email

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 capa2
  • 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 capa2
  • 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 capa2.nscl.msu.edu
  • You will receive an Access Controlled message and the prompt login:
  • Enter your pilot id username@domain (Example: username@msu.edu)
  • You will receive the prompt Password:
  • Enter your pilot id password
  • You will then be connected to capa2, and 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.