Mapping a Lab Drive to the Russell Labs Hub Fileserver - Windows
This document describes how to connect (map a drive) to the Russell Labs hub fileserver.
Audience
Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Forest & Wildlife faculty, students, and staff; Hub staff
Mapping a Lab Drive in the Russell Labs Domain
Are you OFF-campus
OR
Using a Wireless Connection?
Do these steps first:
A. Connect to the Internet.
B. Launch the GlobalProtect VPN software,* then follow the rest of these instructions.
* for instructions on getting and installing WiscVPN software, visit this webpage: http://www.doit.wisc.edu/network/vpn/
Windows 10 Instructions - Click to Open or Collapse
Open the Map Network Drive Screen via File Explorer
Note: The circled numbers in the illustration correspond to the numbered steps.
Open File Explorer.
File Explorer Screen Illustration - Click to Open or Collapse
File Explorer Screen
1. Scroll down the left pane. Locate and click This PC.
2. Click the Computer tab.
3. Locate and click Map network drive icon (not the words Map network drive). The Map Network Drive screen appears.
Complete the Map Network Drive Screen
Notes:
- The circled numbers in the illustration correspond to the numbered steps.
- Re step 1 - it doesn't matter which drive letter you choose, as long as it is available.
Map Network Drive Screen Illustration - Click to Open or Collapse
Map Network Drive Screen
1. Choose an available drive letter from the Drive drop-down menu.
2. Copy the text below and paste it into the Folder box:
\\russell.drive.wisc.edu\russell\labstorage
3. Click the Reconnect at sign-in checkbox.
4. Is your computer on the Russell domain?
Yes: Click the Connect using different credentials checkbox.
No: Don’t click the Connect using different credentials checkbox.
Not sure: email help@russell.wisc.edu.
5. Click Finish. The Map Network Drive popup closes, and a login screen appears labeled Enter network credentials.
Complete the Enter Network Credentials Screen
Note: The circled numbers in the illustration correspond to the numbered steps.
Enter Network Credentials Screen Illustration - Click to Open or Collapse
Enter Network Credentials Screen
Is your computer on the Russell domain?
Yes:
1. Click in the User name box and enter:
russell\
...where
2. Click in the Password box and enter your Russell password.
No:
1. Click in the User name box and enter your Russell password.
2. Click in the Password box and enter your Russell password.
3. Click the Remember my credentials checkbox to make sure the drive mapping continues after your next computer restart.
4. Click OK. Occasionally the Enter network credentials screen reappears. Click OK.
Navigate to Your Lab Folder
If the connection was successful, Windows Explorer will open the mapped network drive.
Successfully Mapped Network Drive Screen Illustration - Click to Open or Collapse
Successfully Mapped Network Drive Screen
Open the folder for your department, then the labs folder, and then the folder for your lab.
Windows 7 Instructions - Click to Open or Collapse
Open the Map Network Drive Screen via the Start Menu
Locate the Start button (in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, lower left corner):
Start Button
Click Start. The Start menu appears.
Right-click Computer. A popup menu appears.
Click Map Network Drive. The Map Network Drive screen appears.
Complete the Map Network Drive Screen
Notes:
- The circled numbers in the illustration correspond to the numbered steps.
- Re step 1 - it doesn't matter which drive letter you choose, as long as it is available.
Map Network Drive Screen
1. Choose an available drive letter from the Drive drop-down menu.
2. Copy the text below and paste it into the Folder box:
\\russell.drive.wisc.edu\russell\labstorage
3. Click the Reconnect at sign-in checkbox.
4. Is your computer on the Russell domain?
Yes: Click the Connect using different credentials checkbox.
No: Don’t click the Connect using different credentials checkbox.
Not sure: email help@russell.wisc.edu.
5. Click Finish. The Map Network Drive popup closes, and a login screen appears labeled Enter network credentials.
Complete the Enter Network Credentials Screen
Note: The circled numbers in the illustration correspond to the numbered steps.
Enter Network Credentials Screen
Is your computer on the Russell domain?
Yes:
1. Click in the User name box and enter:
russell\
...where
2. Click in the Password box and enter your Russell password.
No:
1. Click in the User name box and enter your Russell password.
2. Click in the Password box and enter your Russell password.
3. Click the Remember my credentials checkbox to make sure the drive mapping continues after your next computer restart.
4. Click OK. Occasionally the Enter network credentials screen reappears. Click OK.
Navigate to Your Lab Folder
If the connection was successful, Windows Explorer will open the mapped network drive.
Mapped Network Drive Screen
Open the folder for your department, then the labs folder, and then the folder for your lab.