Connect to a Network Share in Mac OS X
1. Click on the Mac desktop. Next, click on “Finder” in the top left. From this drop down menu, click on “Preferences.”

2. In the screen that appears as shown below, be sure that “Connected Servers” is checked under “Show these items on the desktop.” You will then close this window. This will ensure that when you connect to the server in the future, you can see it on your desktop for quick navigation.

3. Next, click on the Mac desktop once more. You will then click on “Go” in the top left, followed by “Connect to Server.”
