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As part of our commitment to off-campus access, CNSUT has implemented a way to connect to your NetWare drives (F:, G:, K:,P: and U: ) through any Web browser from off-campus. Access is provided through a secure web server, so that your password and your data are encrypted over the Internet.

What is NetStorage?

NetStorage (WebFiles) is a secure service created for the purpose of allowing off campus users access to their network drives when not on campus (or when working on a computer on campus that is not logged into the network). To use NetStorage, you must have an active Drew uLogin account, a connection to the internet and a web browser. NetStorage provides users with the ability to download, upload, and delete files from their network drives (F:, G:, K:, P:, and U:).

(Use DocXchanger or FTPFiles as alternatives for remote access to network drives)

Using NetStorage

Logging in (and out) of NetStorage

1. Open your web browser (Chrome, Firefox or , Internet Explorer, Safari, etc) and type https://netstorage.drew.edu in the Address bar. Then press Enter.

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6. Once you are done, click on the Log Out button at the top of the screen (which looks like a door with an arrow pointing out). This will log you out of all services controlled by iChain (WebAccess, NetStorage, CampusWeb, etc).

To download a file for use off-campus:

1. Expand drive folders until you find the file to download. Downloading folders can be more easily done with FTP files.  

2. Click on the File link or right click on the file.

3. A list of options will appear. Select Download to download the folderfile. If you select Open with CompressedFolder Windows will save it as a temporary file. You can view and edit files and save them in a more permanent form. If you select Save to Disk you will have the opportunity to save the folder to your hard drive, extract the files, and view/edit them. Image Removedchoose to open the file, it will be saved to a temporary folder. Be careful to "Save As" so that you can choose a more permanent location on your local computer while editing. If you choose to save the file, you can open, edit and save your changes to your local computer. (Firefox and Internet Explorer download windows shown below)

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Uploading a File

1. To upload a file you have saved on your computer (meaning saving it to your F: drive), browse (in NetStorage) to the folder in which you'll be uploading a file.

2. Click on the File link and choose Upload. Please note: Many internet browsers have popup blockers enabled, and you will have to choose to allow popups from netstorage.drew.edu in order to upload your file.

3.Click on the Browse or Choose File button to locate your file and click Open. The name of your file will be displayed where it says File. Click the Upload button. Depending on the speed of your internet connect, this may take a minute or two. Image Removed4. Checking

• Checking Overwrite existing files

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•  will replace any file with the same name as the one you are uploading

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To delete a file on a network drive:

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2. Click once on the file you're going to delete. (The file will be highlighted in yellow.) Image RemovedYou will see a check mark in the box in front of the file.

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3. Go to the File link and click once. In the menu that drops down, click Delete.

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2. A window will pop up asking you to name your folder. Type in a name and click OK.

3. To remove the a folder, click on the folder once to select it then go to File > Delete.