Windows XP/Vista/7, connecting to NTNU directories.

NTNU's file servers make it possible for you to connect to different file servers at NTNU as if you were working on a computer at NTNU's network. This way you will get a secure connection, which gives you easy access to your files.

Problems with connecting after 28/3-2012

If you started having problems connecting to the network drive sambaad.stud.ntnu.no after 28/3-2012, then this is because of a change in the security policy used. To fix this, download and run this file: Win7 fix.

VPN

If you are not connected to NTNUs net directly, you do not have automatic access to the servers, due to security reasons. You can connect to the area through a VPN client, which you can find here.

Connecting

Windows 7 and Windows Vista

Windows XP

Start Windows Explorer (this is the window you get when you click on Computer in the start menu). From Tools choose Map Network Drive. If you cannot see this tool bar, press the “Alt”-button on your keyboard and it will appear. You will get a window that asks you about drive and folder. The drive name is optional; Windows will give you alternatives of available drive letters to choose from.

Windows 7 and Windows Vista

Windows XP

You can choose connect to these directories:

Path (folder):	Comment:
\\progdist.ntnu.no\progdist	The file area for software distibution for employees and students
\\sambaad.stud.ntnu.no\username	Your homedir on www.stud.ntnu.no. Replace username with your user name. Address for Windows7 users below.
\\felles.ntnu.no\home\student	Home directory for students using Windows7.
\\webedit.ntnu.no\username	Your home page on folk.ntnu.no. These files can be read by anyone.
\\ansattsmb.itea.ntnu.no\username	Your unix-homedir on www.ansatt.ntnu.no. Replace username with your user name (employees only).
\\home.ansatt.ntnu.no\username	Your windows-homedir on www.ansatt.ntnu.no. Replace username with your user name (employees only).
\\ansatt.itea.ntnu.no\adm	Public directory on www.ansatt.ntnu.no. Limited access for most employees.
\\webedit.ntnu.no\www	NTNU homepages. Limited access for most employees.

Now click on Finish. If you are asked to type your user name / password, follow the instructions below.

Username

All students and employees must type win-ntnu-no\ in front of their user name and they must use the same user name [1] and password to the different folders as they use to log onto other computers/domains at NTNU with. E.g. a user with user name "nalle" must type this in the User name panel: win-ntnu-no\nalle

Common problems

Windows 7 Security Level

Windows 7 has improved network security features compared to other versions. The NTNU file system is at the time of writing not directly compatible. You may receive an error message stating that you have entered an incorrect username/password. If you experience this problem, please follow these instructions.

The computer name

If your computer name already is in use on the network you are trying to connect to, you need to give your computer a new, unique name. You can e.g. name it after your user name and add a few numbers: username031. The computer name is only used when you are connecting to external networks so changing it will not give you any difficulties.

This is how to solve this problem:

Windows 7: You can change the machine name by clicking Start - Control Panel - System - Machine name - Change. Then write the new name in the Computer name field.

WIN NT/2000: Open My Computer and choose Properties. Choose the Network Identification tab and click Properties. Then write the new name in the Computer name field.

WIN XP:: Right-click on My Computer and choose Properties. Select Computer Name and then Change. Type your new computer name.

Timeout

The connection will time out after a while if the connection is not used. To reactivate the connection you only need to click on it. This timeout might give you problems when working with Microsoft Office files from the network. We therefore advice you to download these files to your computer and work with on locally. When you are done you can transfer them back.