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November 25, 2009:
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November 26-27:
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Accessing Files from Remote Locations using CIFS on a PC

  1. Connect to the JMU Network by logging in through your VPN Client. For instructions explaining how to do this, see What is Remote Access?


  2. Launch Windows Explorer.


  3. On the Menu Bar of Windows Explorer, click Tools and select Map Network Drive...

    CIFS


  4. Select an unused drive letter in the Drive: field.


    5. CIFS

  5. Type \\Your Server Name \ Share Name in the Folder field and click Finish. Examples of server names are:
    • \\nwdata1.fs.jmu.edu\data
    • \\nwdata2.fs.jmu.edu\data
    • \\nwdata3.fs.jmu.edu\data


  6. You will see the connection dialog.

    CIFS


  7. At the login prompt, enter your e-ID and Password and click OK.


    8. CIFS