Map a Network Drive Connected to VPN

How to Map a Network Drive When Connected to a VPN From a Personal or College Computer

A couple things to keep in mind:

  • VPN connection MUST be established using (Global Protect) prior to mapping a network drive.
  • Due to the nature of the technology, VPN connection and accessing a network drive from home/travel may be slower than what you are normally accustom with on-campus network connections. Rest assured, this is normal.
  • If any issues please call the WCC IT Help Desk: 734-973-3456 or email: [email protected]

IMPORTANT: If you need to use the network drives, you MUST reconnect the VPN each time. Once you are done using the network drive and college resources are not needed, please disconnect VPN. This ensures many things, including a stable VPN environment for all colleagues to share.

How to map the the H-drive

  1. Open FILE EXPLORER from the taskbar or the START menu (keyboard shortcut is Windows logo key + E)

  2. In the left navigation pane, locate and right-click on THIS PC, then select MAP NETWORK DRIVE.

    Map network drive selected




















  3. In the DRIVE DROP DOWN LIST, select a drive letter and use the following letters:
    • H: for your home drive
    • O: for shared department/team folders and files

  4. In the FOLDER box, type the path of the folder for the respective drives below:

    How to map the H-drive
    1. From the dropdown menu, SELECT H.

    2. In the FOLDER FIELD type \\administration\home\yournetID

    3. CHECK the box for RECONNECT AT SIGN-IN.

    4. Click FINISH.
      Map drive and click Finish

















    5. When prompted for credentials, in the USER NAME FIELD, type iswccnet\yournetID

    6. In the PASSWORD FIELD type your WCC computer login password.

    7. CHECK the box REMEMBER MY CREDENTIALS.

    8. Click OK.
      Enter you network credentials and click OK














    9. Once the drive is mapped, locate the H-Drive under THIS PC:
      Locate the H drive











    10. DONE.

How to map the the O-drive

  1. From the dropdown menu, SELECT O.

  2. In the FOLDER FIELD type \\administration\share\data

  3. CHECK the box for RECONNECT AT SIGN-IN.

  4. Click FINISH.
    Map the O Drive
















  5. When prompted for credentials in the USER NAME FIELD, type iswccnet\yournetID

  6. In the PASSWORD FIELD type your WCC computer login password.

  7. CHECK the box REMEMBER MY CREDENTIALS.

  8. Click OK.
    Enter your network credentials














  9. Once the drive is mapped, locate the O-Drive under THIS PC:
    Locate the O Drive












  10. DONE.