If you are accessing a DFS share on a computer that is not connected to Active Directory Domain, you will need to ensure that your DNS settings are configured properly (see Updating your DNS Settings section on the bottom of this document) and you will be asked to enter your credentials in a specific format.
1. Click the Start menu button and enter the following path in the Search programs and files box: \\uwdfs.uwinad.uwindsor.ca
2. When prompted, provide your UWin Account login name and password in the following format:
Userid: UWINAD\<your_userid>
Password: <your password>
3. If you are accessing your departmental share, double click on Shares then on your share's icon.
Note: Although you can see all of the shares, you will only be able to open shares that you have access to based on your permissions.
Updating your DNS Settings
1. Go to Control Panel nd click on Network and Sharing Center (Small and large icons view) or Network and Internet: View network status and tasks (Category view).
2. Click on Change adapter settings link.
3. Right-click on your active network connection profile icon (in most cases it is called Local Area Connection) then select Properties from the popo-up menu If you are using uwinsecure wileless connection, right-click the wireless connection.
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties button.
5. Click on Advanced... button.
6. Click on DNS tab.
7. Ensure that Append these DNS suffixes (in order) is selected and that uwinad.uwindsor.ca is listed in the top position. In not, add it using Add... button and move it to the top of the list using the top arrow button.
8 Click OK to save the change and to close each dialogue box.