Web access to your NetWare directories
As part of our commitment to off-campus access, CNS 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. 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 (Firefox or Internet Explorer) and type https://netstorage.drew.edu in the Address bar. Then press Enter.
2. The iChain login screen will appear. If you are asked about a certificate, choose the option to permanently accept the certificate.
3. Log in with your Drew username and password.
4. After logging in you will see the screen displayed below. 
5. To access a particular drive, click on the plus sign next to the name of the drive under where it says "Folders" or double click on the name of the drive under where it says "Name." A list off all the folders and files contained within that drive will now be displayed on your screen. 
6. Once you are done, click on the Log Out button at the top of the screen. 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 folder. 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. 
Uploading a File
1. To upload a file you have saved on your computer, browse (in NetStorage) to the folder in which you'll be uploading a file.
2. Click on the File link and choose Upload. 
3.Click on the Browse button to locate your file. 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. 
4. Checking Overwrite existing files will replace any file with the same name as the one you are uploading with your new file.
To delete a file on a network drive:
1. Locate the file in NetStorage.
2. Click once on the file you're going to delete. (The file will be highlighted in yellow.) 
3. Go to the File link and click once. In the menu that drops down, click Delete. 
4. If you delete something by accident, there is an undelete option. Click on the File link once and click on Undelete. This option is only available if you have recently deleted something.
To rename a file on the network:
1. Click once on the file to select it.
2. Go to File > Rename. The file will be highlighted in a darker color.
3. Type in the change to the file name. A small window may briefly appear and then close.
Creating and deleting folders:
1. Browse to where you want the new folder to be stored. Go to File > New Folder.
2. A window will pop up asking you to name your folder. Type in a name and click OK.
3. To remove the folder, click on the folder once to select it then go to File > Delete.