The chemnet wireless network is for the moment
designated for Chemistry Dept faculty, staff,
post docs, graduate students and invited visitors
only! If you do not have an
@chem.ufl.edu
email
address and you need to use our network, you
MUST
enter something in
the "Notes" section of the form explaining
your affiliation and how long you will be here.
Why Register?
Chemistry has historically operated an "open" network, meaning anyone could simply
walk in, plug a computer into an available network jack, and have full network access; no
questions asked. In response to
UF security directives
and to provide for greater
accountability, we are transitioning to a "closed" network whereby all computers and network
devices will need to first be registered before given full access to the network.
While introducing a new process to capture this necessary information, our goal is
to simplify these procedures so that they do not become an undue burden on, nor adversely
affect our user's productivity.
Registration Procedures
All UF owned and personally owned computers, printers, and other devices, that will be located
on the Chemistry network, must be registered on this site in order to gain access to the network.
Each registered device is assigned its own unique static hostname and reserved IP address.
Once registered, the reserved IP address assigned to your device will work on any wired network
jack within the three buildings of the Chemistry complex: Leigh Hall (LEI), Chemistry Research
Building (CRB), and Chemistry Lab Building (CLB). You may freely move it from jack to jack within
those three buildings.
Attempting to use a device on the network with an unregistered or "borrowed" IP address is
strictly prohibited. Deliberate violations will result in a permanent ban of that device from
the network.
For faculty and staff who have entered a work request to have a new computer setup, the
IT Shop staff will peform initial setup and security tasks for your computer then guide you
in completing and submitting the Chemistry Network Registration Form.
After you have registered your computer on the network, you should update your registration
information if the computer has a major repair that affects the built-in ethernet; you add
a wireless card; you make a major change in the operating system; or you move to a new office.
Do not use the network registration form for updates. Simply email the new information to the
IT Shop staff (support@chem.ufl.edu)
being sure to specify at least one piece of information that can uniquely identify this computer
in the network database: the wired ethernet hardware address; network name; or assigned IP address.
Network Registration Form
Use this form to registration your computer for use on our network. You will receive e-mail
notification once the registration form is reviewed and the network registation process is
complete.
