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Computing Access at FNAL

Computing Access while at Fermilab:
http://fndcg0.fnal.gov/DCG-Docs/Visitor-Info/Network-1-page-flier.pdf 

Computer Security
Anyone conducting work at the Laboratory or using the Laboratory's computing resources that require Internet access must register his or her system's hardware address. To find such, go to URL:
http://www-dcn.fnal.gov/DCG-Docs/mac/ selecting the appropriate O/S.

Visitor computers brought on site may apply for a temporary DHCP address by connecting to the Fermilab network (SSID=fgz) using either a wired
(Ethernet) or wireless) connection. Note that the system will automatically detect fgz if configured to do so. 

After filling out and submitting the Temporary DHCP Address web form, the system will be scanned and must demonstrate the same level of computer security required for all Lab machines.  The easiest way to ensure a machine is secure, is to run an O/S update and/or Software update containing current security patches and virus signatures. 

There are available Network 'Pix' lines (outside fnal.gov domain) located in the Email Center and in the HelpDesk office allowing individuals to connect to the network and download and install critically deemed patches from a vendor or university. This connection will not have internal access to the Fermilab network but will have access to the Internet.

Note that only those critical vulnerabilities identified on the following web page will cause a system to be denied a temporary address:

http://security.fnal.gov/CriticalVuln/index.html

Machines with non-critical vulnerabilities (anything not on the above list) will be granted a temporary address and you will receive e-mail notification with instructions describing how to re mediate the problem.