Access aparkfs01 folders from a Mac

aparkfs01 is a shared network file server for the Roy H. Park School of Communications to allow for file storage and transfers between faculty and students. Access is limited to faculty and students assigned to specific courses. This guide offers instructions for access aparkfs01 directories from a Mac computer.

Audience

This article is intended for Park School faculty and the students they designate.

Platform

Apple Mac

Requirements

aparkfs01 must be accessed from any of the following networks:

• The wired campus network
• The IthacaCollege secure wireless network
• The Eduroam secure wireless network
• An Internet-connected computer running GlobalProtect VPN.

aparkfs01 cannot be accessed over the IthacaCollege-Guest wireless network.

Accessing Folders

Your Netpass username and password are used to access shared folders on aparkfs01. The faculty member should provide you with the name of the folder that you will be accessing on aparkfs01. 

1) Make sure the computer you are using is connected to the Ithaca College network using any of the following:

• The wired campus network
• The IthacaCollege secure wireless network
• The Eduroam secure wireless network
• An Internet-connected computer running GlobalProtect VPN. (students using MyResNet use the VPN)
  • documentation on using the VPN can be found here.

2) In Finder press Command+K to bring up the "Connect to Server" dialog

3) Enter smb://aparkfs01.campus.ithaca.lan/classes and click Connect

4) When prompted enter your netpass username and password and click Connect

5) You should see the classes you have access to and can navigate to those directories.