Mapping Network Drives (Windows)

Issue/Question

How do I map the network drives on my computer?

Environment

  • Windows

Resolution

In order to access the Personal (P:) and Shared (S:) (U:) 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.
When mapping the network drives on a non-WKU computer you will need to select Connect using different credentials. When prompted for your credentials, enter ad\NetID replacing NetID with your own NetID. Also enter your NetID password.

Shared Drive (S:)

  1. Open the Windows  button in the lower left corner.
  2. Type File Explorer
  3. Press Enter
  4. Click This PC in the left pane.
  5. Click (See more).
  6. Click Map network drive.
  7. Select S: drive.
  8. Enter \\fscluster2.ad.wku.edu\shared
  9. Click Finish.

Shared Drive (U:)

  1. Open the Windows  button in the lower left corner.
  2. Type File Explorer
  3. Press Enter
  4. Click This PC in the left pane.
  5. Click (See more).
  6. Click Map network drive.
  7. Select U: drive.
  8. Enter \\fscluster2.ad.wku.edu\secure
  9. Click Finish.

Personal Drive (P:)

  1. Open the Windows  button in the lower left corner.
  2. Type File Explorer
  3. Press Enter
  4. Click This PC in the left pane.
  5. Click (See more).
  6. Click Map network drive.
  7. Select P: drive.
  8. Enter \\fscluster1.ad.wku.edu\personal\NetID
  9. Replace NetID with your own NetID.
  10. Click Finish.
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