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Connecting to a network file share

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These instructions are for RIT users connecting to file shares either

  • From an RIT-owned computer

  • From a personal computer on the RIT network (locally or via RIT VPN)

In some cases, the appropriate servers may already be connected to your computer. Check before you reconnect a new share.

Logging into a workstation with your RIT credentials should give you the appropriate access to fileshares (if you have been granted access to them) automatically. If you are logged with a different user account than the one you need to connect with, please view the links below for “more details” or contact MAGIC tech.

Example

Cloud Option - for users trying to access CAD myshares

There’s an alternative solution to accessing CAD myshares and other shares that does not require connecting a drive or accessing via RIT network - visit https://cloud.cad.rit.edu


For MacOS Users

  1. While Finder is active, navigate to Go > Connect to Server (or use the keyboard shortcut CMD + K)



  2. In the “Connect to Server” dialogue pop, enter server/share address and connection protocol with the following format

    1. i.e. connecting to CAD myshares - enter smb://cad-files.rit.edu/myshares





    2. See Apple’s site for more details


  3. If you are logged in with your RIT credentials and have access to the share, it should now be visible/connected in Finder. Otherwise, you may be asked to log in with appropriate credentials.



Warning

Note: the use of file paths in these examples have different directions for “/” and “\” depending on what platform you’re using.


For Windows Users

  1. Open the “Run” dialog form the start menu, or use the keyboard shortcut (WIN + R)

    1. In the dialog, type \\cad-files.rit.edu\myshares

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    3. Windows defaults to SMB connections. For connecting via other protocols, contact MAGIC tech.


  2. Alternatively, you can connect to a share and mount it as a network location OR a mounted network drive (with a Windows drive letter) by navigating to the File Explorer, then to “This PC”

    1. On the top toolbar, navigate to the “Computer” tab

    2. How to Map a Network Drive on Windows 10

    3. Here, you’ll find options to “Map a network drive” or “Add a network location”



Warning

If you are not logged in as an RIT user on an RIT machine, you’ll need to select the “Connect with Different Credentials” or “Use a different account”

Username: MAIN\abc1234



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