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How do I access my network T- or P-Drive on Windows XP?

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Pre-requisites: Your computer must first be connected to the campus network before using network drives. If your computer is already connected to the campus network, skip to Step 1.

If you are on campus, make sure that your computer is plugged in with an ethernet cable or connected to the wireless network.
- If connected to SU_wireless, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox to sign in to the network.
- Click here for instructions on connecting to the SU_secure network.
If you are off campus, follow the instructions for using VPN prior to proceeding to the next step.
- Click here for instructions on installing the VPN client on Windows.
- Click here for instructions on using the VPN client on Windows.

Step 1: Open My Computer and select Map a network drive.

On your Windows XP Desktop, select My Computer (this may be under the Start Menu).
The My Computer Window will appear.
Click on the Tools menu and select Map a network drive.

Step 2: Enter the information for your network drive.

The Map Network Drive window will appear.
Select the appropriate Drive letter. Commonly, P is used for Personal Drives and T is used for Team drives.
Selecting Reconnect at Logon is optional.
Enter the folder path using the \\server\folder format.
- The path for network Faculty and Staff P-Drives (Personal Drives) is: \\oitfs1\Fac-Staff\username
- The path for network Student P-Drives (Personal Drives) is: \\oitfs1\Students\username
- The path for network Departmental T-Drives (Team Drives) is: \\oitfs2\Team
(Optional) If connecting from a personal computer, select Connect using a different username. Otherwise, click Finish and skip the next step.
(Optional) If you using a personal computer and have chosen to connect using a different logon, enter your username with the seattleu\ format (seattleu\username). Otherwise, skip to the next step.