How do I create a network drive?

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When I log on, I want to automatically connect to a server where I have all my media stored, and have it represented as a desktop icon or a folder in Finder. Please?
 
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You'd probably need a script to have it done automatically.

Are you also needing help on how to connect to a netwrk drive?
 
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Yes, how to set up a network drive is my actual question. I assumed it would just show up after I mapped it.
 
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I may not be understanding the question... but here goes... :D

Open a finder window.
Double click the Network Icon in the upper portion of the sidebar.
You should see any available drives on the network.
Double click the drive you'd like to connect to...
Then click "Connect"
You will be prompted to enter a User name and password. Enter the info FOR the drive you are connecting to... if no username or password just leave blank.
Click OK.

You should now be connected, and see the icon on your desktop.

Does that help?
 
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That helps very much. Thanks! Now as for automatically reconnecting on login...
 

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That helps very much. Thanks! Now as for automatically reconnecting on login...

You could just create an alias to it and leave that on the Desktop, then whenever you want to get something just open the alias and it will mount and open the drive.
 
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That helps very much. Thanks! Now as for automatically reconnecting on login...

Ok... Try this... With the drive already connected and appearing on you desktop...

Go to System Prefs>>> Accounts >>> Login Items

Now drag the Drive Icon from the desktop to the Login Items. Close the System Prefs.

Now Restart your Mac to test it.

Did it work???
 
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I'll get back to you on it. I'm not where I can test the connection. Thanks though. You too, kao.
 

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