User's Guide for MS-DOS Clients

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Enhanced Reference
Command and Utility Summary
/home
Specifies that the directory is used as a home directory.
/p[ersistent]
Controls the use of persistent network connections. This switch is used alone; it
cannot be combined with any other switch, nor can it be used while adding or
removing a connection. The default is yes.
yes
Saves all connections as they are made and restores them at next logon.
no
Neither saves nor restores connections at the next logon.
freeze
Stops saving connections but does not overwrite the existing list of connections.
save
Saves your current connections, over writing any previously saved connections.
These settings will be restored each time you log on. Connections made after
using the net use /o: save command are neither save nor restored.
To list a workstation’s connections, type net use without options.
Comments
By connecting a workstation to a shared resource, you can use the resource
as if it were attached to the workstation.
For example, net use can connect your workstation to a shared printer queue
that uses a high-quality printer. When you use a program such as Microsoft
Excel, you can print files on that printer by directing print jobs to the
devicename for the queue that uses the printer.
You can use a shared resource without making a connection with net use.
The connection is made automatically by MS-DOS and some network
programs when you specify the network path of the resource on the
command line. If the resource is protected by a password, you must establish
access with net use. You don’t have to assign a devicename to establish
access. Just type
net use, the network path of the resource, and the
password.