How do I connect to a network drive using an IP address?

How do I access a drive by IP address?

Windows 101In the search box in the Windows taskbar, enter \\ followed by the IP address of the computer with the shares you want to access (for example \\192.168. 10.20) and press Enter. ... 2If you want to configure a folder as a network drive, right-click the folder and select "Map network drive..." from the context menu.

How do I connect to a network with an IP address?

Setting the IP address on your PC or mobile computer1Click Start >Settings >Control Panel.2On the control panel, double-click Network Connections.3Right-click Local Area Connection.4Click Properties. ... 5Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.6Select Use the Following IP Address.

How do I connect to an existing network drive?

Click File Explorer. Click This PC in the left side shortcut menu. Click Computer > Map network drive > Map network drive to enter Mapping wizard. Confirm drive letter to use (next available shows up by default).

How do I manually connect to a network drive?

Map a network drive in Windows1Open File Explorer from the taskbar or the Start menu, or press the Windows logo key + E.2Select This PC from the left pane. ... 3In the Drive list, select a drive letter. ... 4In the Folder box, type the path of the folder or computer, or select Browse to find the folder or computer. ... 5Select Finish.