Accessing Network Resources Using WebDAV

WebDAV stands for "Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning." It allows you to access your WWU Novell network drives (U:\, S:\, etc.) from a computer not connected to Western's Novell Network. Your WWU Novell network drives will show up as a folder under My Network Places.

Windows XP:

1. On your desktop, right-click on My Computer and select Map Network Drive.
2. Select Sign up for online storage or connect to a network server.
3. Click Next on the first window of The “Add Network Place Wizard.
4. Click on Choose another network location and click Next.
5. In the Internet or network address box enter the following URL:
   • Students: https://wuf-stuns.wuf.wwu.edu/oneNet/NetStorage
   • Faculty/Staff: https://wuf-facns.wuf.wwu.edu/oneNet/NetStorage

Note: If you cannot connect at this point, try using http:// instead of https:// in the URLs above.

6. A security alert will pop-up stating that the security certificate was issued by a company you have not chosen to trust. This is normal, click “Yes” in response to “Do you want to proceed?”
7. Enter your Universal username and password.
8. The next dialog allows you to create a custom name for your connection. For example: “WWU Novell Drives.” Click Next to continue.
9. Click Finish to complete the configuration of your network drive.

Your network drives will now be accessible by clicking WWU Novell Drives in the My Network Places folder. Open the desired folder, entering your credentials if prompted. You will now be able to use your network drives as if they were folders on your computer (with a slight delay while opening and saving files). NOTE: Your U:\ Drive is labeled “Home@WWU”

Windows Vista:

Unfortunately, WebDAV on Vista is not currently working. We are looking into it, and this page will be updated once the issue is resolved.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the ATUS Help Desk at 360.650.3333 or helpdesk@wwu.edu.