The LBNL wireless network is open to guests; no passwords are required.

To maintain the integrity of the network, LBNL continuously scans computers connected to the network for security problems. Computers with security problems will be isolated from the network. While there are a number of security problems that may lead LBNL to isolate a computer, by far the most common is missing Microsoft security patches. To avoid being isolated, you should ensure your computer is current on Microsoft security patches by visiting: http://update.microsoft.com/

If your computer is isolated you will be unable to communicate on the network and will be redirected to a website that explains the isolation and provides instruction to solve the problem. If your computer is already infected with a virus or compromised in some other way, you will be unable to connect to the network until the problem has been resolved.

If your computer has been isolated, please contact the IT Help Desk at 510.486.4357.

Additional information about using the wireless network can be found here.

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