Starting in November 2024 the MIA file server is switching to Net ID authentication.

VPN:

To connect to the new file share you do not need a VPN if connected to UW Net. If you are off campus on a personal connection you still need a VPN connection. The UW Madison VPN portal address is uwmadison.vpn.wisc.edu. 

Link to the VPN download and instructions: https://it.wisc.edu/services/wiscvpn/

Mounting the file share:

Windows:

Head to the file explorer and right click "This PC" and select "map network drive".

For folder type in "\\uwbc.drive.wisc.edu\uwbc-mia". Selection "Reconnect at sign-in" and "Connect using different credentials"

For credentials enter "AD\Net ID" for username and your Net ID password. Check "Remember my credentials"

The MIA drive will now appear under "This PC"

Mac:

Hit command + K to open up the network drive menu. Enter "smb://uwbc.drive.wisc.edu/uwbc-mia" as the server.

When prompted for credentials enter "AD\Net ID" and your Net ID password.

You should now have access to the MIA drive.

If you have any issues or questions email kickbush@wisc.edu or helpdesk@biotech.wisc.edu.