Adding a Network Location in Windows | Technical Support Services

Adding a network place in Windows allows you to access FTP, Windows file shares, and some HTTP servers (with FrontPage extensions loaded) directly in My Network Places, without having to use an FTP client. Though this article uses Windows 10, the instructions are similar for 7 and 8. 

1. Open the Start menu, then search and click “This PC.” 

•  In Windows 7, search and click “Computer.” 

“This PC” (or “Computer” in Windows 7) and select “Add Network Location.” 
    

3. Click “Next” on the wizard that opens. 

2. A Windows Explorer window will open. Right-click on” (or “Computer” in Windows 7) and select3. Clickon the wizard that opens.

4. Select “Choose a custom network location” and click “Next.” 
    

5. Type in the address, FTP site, or network location, then select “Next.” 
   

• To add MyWeb server, type ftp://[email protected], where “yourid” is your NMU ID.
• To add www-instruct server, type ftp://[email protected], where “yourid” is your NMU ID.

6. Type a name for the network and select “Next.” 
    

7. Click “Finish” on the wizard. 
   

8. If a login screen appears, type in your NMU ID and Password, then click “Log in.” 
    

9. The location will now be listed under “Network Locations” in “This PC.”
    

4. Selectand click5. Type in the address, FTP site, or network location, then select6. Type a name for the network and select7. Clickon the wizard.8. If a login screen appears, type in your NMU ID and Password, then click9. The location will now be listed under “Network Locations” in “This PC.”