Mapping PSU Network Drives - Windows

Summary

This article includes instructions for mapping PSU network drives on Windows if you are on-campus with a PSU-owned computer (including lab computers), off-campus with a PSU-owned computer, or a Personal computer. Go to the section that applies to your situation.

Note: With the switch to the Global Protect VPN – All users need to connect to the VPN whether on or off campus

• Mapping Network Drives ON campus with PSU OWNED computer or LAB computer – wired or wireless
• Mapping Network Drives OFF campus with PSU OWNED computer
• Mapping Network Drives ON or OFF campus with a PERSONAL computer

 

 

Instructions

Step 1 - Sign in to the GlobalProtect VPN.  For information about installation and instruction, refer to GlobalProtect VPN: General Information and Resources.

Step 2 - Click on the Windows Start Button in the lower-left corner and type “PC” to bring up This PC 

Step 3 - Right-click on This PC and select “map network drive” 

    

Step 4 - Enter the full path to the share in Folder: 

• ex:       \\jupiter.plymouth.edu\username 

                       \\space.plymouth.edu\sharename 

Step 5 - To access the drive when logging back in check “Reconnect at sign-in” 

Step 6 - Click “Finish” 

     

 

Outcome

You should be able to map a network drive on campus with a PSU owned computer or LAB computer.

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Instructions

Step 1 - Sign in to the GlobalProtect VPN.  For information about installation and instruction, refer to GlobalProtect VPN: General Information and Resources.

Step 2 - Click on the Windows Start Button in the lower-left corner and type “PC” to bring up This PC. 

Step 3 - Right-click on This PC and select “map network drive” 

 

Step 4 - Enter the full path to the share in Folder: 

• ex:    \\jupiter.plymouth.edu\username 

                    \\space.plymouth.edu\sharename

Step 5 - To access the drive when logging back in check “Reconnect at sign-in” 

Step 6 - Click “Finish” 

 

Outcome

You should be able to map a network drive off campus with a PSU owned computer.

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Instructions

Step 1 - Sign in to the GlobalProtect VPN.  For information about installation and instruction, refer to GlobalProtect VPN: General Information and Resources.

Step 2 - Click on the Windows Start Button in the lower-left corner and type “PC” to bring up This PC.

Step 3 - Right-click on This PC and select “map network drive”

Step 4 - Enter the full path to the share in Folder:

• ex:  \\jupiter.plymouth.edu\username 

                  \\space.plymouth.edu\sharename

Step 5 - To access the drive when logging back in check “Reconnect at sign-in”

Step 6 - *** Check “Connect using different credentials” so the user can authenticate to the network share.  This must be checked. 

Step 7 - Click “Finish”

 

Step 8 - Enter your username as ad\username

• Check “Remember my credentials” to auto sign in.

 

Outcome

You should be able to map a network drive on or off campus with a personal computer.

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Further Readings

GlobalProtect VPN: General Information and Resources

 

Need additional help?

Visit the Technology Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request.  For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.