Connecting to and Using the Software Library

Overview

This article provides instructions on how to connect to and access the College Software Library network drive (\\ccnas\software) on both Windows and macOS devices.

Prerequisites

Before mapping the network drive, verify your connection:

• On-Campus: Ensure you are connected to either the wired Ethernet network or the eduroam Wi-Fi network.

• Off-Campus: You must connect to the College VPN before proceeding.

Important: Always read the Read Me text file located in the software folder before beginning any software installation to ensure proper setup.

Instructions

Windows 11

1. Open File Explorer from the taskbar, the Start menu, or by pressing Win + E.

2. In the left navigation pane, select This PC.

3. In the top toolbar, click the three horizontal dots (...) menu and select Map network drive.

4. Select any available letter from the Drive drop-down list.

5. In the Folder box, enter: \\ccnas\software

6. Uncheck Reconnect at logon. (Leaving this checked will attempt to map the drive every time you log in.)

7. Click Finish.

8. Navigate to the General Software for Windows folder. All available software for installation will be in available in folders within that folder.

Windows 10

1. Open the Start Menu, type This PC in the search bar, and select it.

2. Click Computer in the top navigation tab, then select Map Network Drive.

3. Select an available Drive letter from the drop-down menu.

4. In the Folder path field, enter: \\ccnas\software

5. Uncheck Reconnect at logon. (Leaving this checked will attempt to map the drive every time you log in.)

6. Click OK, then click Finish.

7. The Software Library will now appear as a network drive under This PC.

8. Navigate to the General Software for Windows folder. All available software for installation will be in available in folders within that folder.

macOS

1. In the Finder menu bar at the top of your screen, click Go, then select Connect to Server… (or press Cmd + K).

2. In the Server Address field, enter: smb://ccnas/software

3. Click Connect.

4. When prompted for authentication:

   • Select Registered User

   • Enter your Conn College Username and Password.

   • If required, set the domain to CONNCOLL.

5. Click Connect.

6. Select the volume named Software 

7. Once mapped, a network drive icon will appear on your desktop for direct file access.

8. Double click to open the software folder and navigate to the General Software for Mac folder. All available software for installation will be in available in folders within that folder.