How to: Create a shortcut on the desktop for network resource, file or drive.
Solution:
Right-drag the network object to the desktop.
1) Double-click the 'Network Neighborhood' icon on the desktop.
'Network Neighborhood'
2) Select the network computer or resource for which a shortcut is to be created.
Network icon
3) Right-drag the object onto the desktop and release the mouse button.
4) Select 'Create Shortcut(s) Here'.
NOTE: Other methods for creating shortcuts exist.