Connecting to shear.mit.edu

• Mapping a network drive
• Troubleshooting mapping a network drive
• Password for shear.mit.edu fileserver
• Note for Off-Campus Installations

Mapping a Network Drive

1. Right-click on My Computer and select Map Network Drive...
   
   
2. The Map Network Drive dialog appears. Enter:
   • Folder: the folder that you need to map
   • Uncheck Reconnect at logon
   
3. Click the link for Connect using a different user name.
   Result: The Connect As... dialog appears.
4. Enter:
   • Your username prepended by win\
   • Your WinAthena WIN password
   
5. Click OK to close the dialog. Then Finish to close the Map Network Drives dialog.
   Result: A new network drive is available for your use.

Troubleshooting Mapping a Network Drive

1. Are you connected to the network?
2. Did you type win\ before your username?
3. Try resetting your password.
4. Try disconnecting all network drives:
   1. Click Start --> Run --> Type cmd --> Click OK
   2. Type net use * /delete
5. Do you have an MIT IP address (18.*.*.*). If you are off-campus, use the MIT VPN Client.

Password for shear.mit.edu fileserver

1. Visit this page to setup your WinAthena WIN domain password (requires MIT personal certificates). This new password is ONLY used for accessing Windows servers at MIT. Fill out:
   • Your new password
   • Check Other and enter the text Windows file sharing.
   

Obtaining an MIT IP Address from Off-Campus

You must have an MIT IP address to access our file server. Therefore, if you are off-campus, you must install MIT's VPN client and connect to MIT with the VPN Client.