Connect to a file share using Windows

File shares may be accessed by faculty and staff using an on-campus connection to eduroam or WFUWireless-Legacy wireless networks, or off-campus while connected to VPN. File shares are not accessible on mobile devices.

On a WFU issued Windows computer

Open the Run menu by pressing the "Windows Key" + "R" on your keyboard
Enter the server address you are trying to access - several options are listed below
- \\admin2
- \\acad1
- \\acfiles
If prompted, enter your WFU username (without @wfu.edu) and password to gain access

To permanently add a file share

Due to concerns surrounding data safety on our network drives, it is recommended to use either of the following methods to access network drive content:

Pin to Quick Access

Open File Explorer.
Navigate to the network share location by typing in the location and pressing Enter in the File Explorer address bar (e.g., \\acad1\).
Select the 3 dots for menu options and choose “Pin to Quick access”.

Create a Shortcut

Go to an empty location on the Desktop.
Right-click on the desktop, choose “New” from the menu, and then select “Shortcut”.
Type in the location of the item (e.g., \\acad1\).
Press “Next”, name the shortcut appropriately, and finish.

If you need to map a network drive, please submit a request by emailing help@wfu.edu for review and approval.

On a personal Windows Computer

Open the Run menu by pressing the "Windows Key" + "R" on your keyboard
Enter the server address you are trying to access - several options are listed below
- \\admin2
- \\acad1
- \\acfiles
If \\acad1 or \\admin2 do not work, try adding .deacnet.wfu.edu after the server name. Example: \\acad1.deacnet.wfu.edu
Authenticate as “deacnet\YourUsername” and current deacnet password (you may need to indicate to use a different account). Do not authenticate as YourUsername@wfu.edu.

How to enter network credentials

Current network server IP addresses

\\admin2 - 10.4.13.4
\\acad1 - 10.4.6.5
\\acfiles - 10.4.4.195

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