Mapping a network drive on Windows 2000 »
To increase the security of our network, the ports that allow you to map your Unix home directory and instructional drop boxes, through an unencrypted off-campus connection, have been blocked. You can still access those resources by downloading and installing Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software. Once connected through the VPN, you can map the shares by following these directions:
- Right click on the My Computer icon and choose Map Network Drive... from the menu that opens up.
- The following or similar window will open up:
- For the
Drivefield, you should chooseH:just as in the picture.
- For the
Pathfield, use the syntax\\Servername\UNIX-Account-Namewhere Servername should be DATA for most users. There are cases where you will use a SAMBA server such as TROLL to map your network drive:
- If your home directory is not located on DATA, you will need to use TROLL. You can verify this by logging into a Unix server and type ypmatch <username> auto_home (eg. ypmatch dutran auto_home) to determine where your home directory is located. If you are unable to find out, you may email support to help you find out this information.
- If you are trying to map a group account, you will need to use TROLL.
- Make sure you click the box next to Reconnect at Logon. This will cause the network connection to be re-established at every login so you don't have to repeat this process everytime.
- You may be prompted for a password. If the following window appears you will need to enter your ICS Windows account name in the Connect As field, and your ICS Windows account password in the Password field.
- You are now done. Go back out to the desktop and doubleclick on My Computer. The
H:drive will be accessible through this window. If you have problems connecting, please send mail to helpdesk@ics.uci.edu.
