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How can I access my network drives (H:, I:) on OS X (on or off campus)?

This article explains the process for connecting to the various file servers offered by PSU, from both on and off campus, using OS X. 

Requirements

You will need your MAC OS X computer, as well as your ODIN account information.

Steps

  1. Determine the appropriate address for your present location and computer:

    If you are accessing these fileshares from off campus, you will need to install and run the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client before using the following instructions to connect.
    If you are using Mac OS and are using the VPN client, use these addresses. Replace /u/user with the first letter of your username, and your full username.

    • Faculty/Staff Home Directories (H: Drive): smb://emphome.psu.ds.pdx.edu/u/user/
    • Student Home Directories (H: Drive): smb://stuhome.psu.ds.pdx.edu/u/user/
    • Departmental Shared Directories: smb://departments.psu.ds.pdx.edu/
    • Projects Share: smb://projects.psu.ds.pdx.edu
    • Public Share: smb://public.psu.ds.pdx.edu/public
    • Student Org Share: smb://studentorgs.psu.ds.pdx.edu/
    • Instructor Share Directories smb://instructors.psu.ds.pdx.edu/
  2. To access your PSU computer account directories in Mac OS X go to the "Finder" icon on the dock, and then choose the "Go" menu and click "Connect To Server"
  3. In the 'Address' field of the dialog that appears, type one of the following if you are on campus.
  4. In the dialog that appears make sure that "Workgroup/Domain" is set to "PSU", "Username" is your odin login, and "Password" is your odin password (figure 3). Please note that at times OSX will capitalize your username, just clear the username box and re-type it lower-case. After clicking "OK" an icon labeled for the mounted directory will appear on the desktop. If you are connecting from off campus, OS X will not ask for a workgroup/domain.

Troubleshooting

You may encounter this window:

Simply login as a registered user and enter in your odin credentials and select "Connect".

Additional Information

Connecting to the H: or I: drive off-campus from Windows.

Connecting to the H: or I: drive with FileZilla (For Windows/Linux/Macs)

Connecting to the H: or I: drive with Cyberduck (for Macs)

Further Assistance

If you are unable to get this to work properly we highly recommend that you bring the computer to the Help Desk in Smith Memorial Student Union Room 18 so that a technician can troubleshoot with the computer in front of them. You can also call the Help Desk at 503.725.HELP or email help@pdx.edu for answers to general questions about the network, its operation and use.

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