Note: This is an alternative method, or backup method, or accessing network drives (How-to: Map a network drive). You still need to connect to NVDonor wifi (if on-site at NDN) or connect to SonicWall VPN if you are working from home or anywhere that is not the NDN office.
Right-click on your desktop, and go to New -> Shortcut:
Type or paste the full path to the network share / network folder:
Now choose a name or leave it default and click Finish.
The shortcut is now on your desktop. You can double-click to open it, or you can drag it into your Documents or somewhere else if you'd like.
Just to demonstrate that it works: