How to access the research shared drive or R: drive

On a university-managed computer 

Step 1 

Log in to your computer with your AccessID and password. 

Step 2 

Open the File Explorer. 

Step 3 

Click the carrot next to This PC to open the drop-down menu. Left-click on Research. 

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On an unmanaged computer 

Step 1 

Open the File Explorer. 

Step 2 

Right-click on This PC and then left-click on Map network drive.  

Step 3 

A pop-up menu will be displayed—choose R:

Step 4 

Enter \\ad.wayne.edu\research in the Folder text entry field. Check the boxes for Reconnect at sign-in and Connect using different credentials. Click Finish.

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Step 5 

You will be prompted to enter your network credentials. Use your AccessID as your username and log in with your password. 

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Step 6 

Click OK. The R: drive and your shared folder(s) will display.