Issue/Question
How do I map the network drives on my Windows 10 computer?
Environment
Resolution
In order to access the Personal, Shared and Secure drives, you must be connected to the WKU-Secure wireless network or a hard-wired Ethernet connection on campus, or use the Cisco VPN while off campus.
Method 1: Automatic Mount
- Download the WKU Fix P and S Drives batch file.
- Open the file.
- It will open in Command Prompt and will remind you to connect to the VPN if you are off campus.
- Enter your NetID.
- You will be prompted to save and close any documents that may be stored on the network drives.
- When ready, press Enter.
- The drives will automatically reconnect.
- If any issues are encountered, or if you need access to the Secure (U:) drive, continue to Method 2 below.
Method 2: Manual Mount
When mapping the network drives on a non-WKU computer you will need to select Connect using different credentials and enter ad\NetID replacing NetID with your own NetID when connecting.
Shared Drive (S:)
- Open the Windows button in the lower left corner.
- Type
This PC.
- Press Enter.
- Click the Computer tab.
- Click Map network drive.
- Select S: drive.
- Enter \\fscluster2.ad.wku.edu\shared
- Click Finish.
Secure Drive (U:)
- Open the Windows button in the lower left corner.
- Type
This PC.
- Press Enter.
- Click Map network drive.
- Select U: drive.
- Enter \\fscluster2.ad.wku.edu\secure
- Click Finish.
Personal Drive (P:)
- Open the Windows button in the lower left corner.
- Type
This PC.
- Press Enter.
- Click Map network drive.
- Select P: drive.
- Enter \\fscluster1.ad.wku.edu\personal\NetID
- Replace NetID with your own NetID.
- Click Finish.