Step 1:
Please fill out this form to request an IP address:
http://web.physics.ucsb.edu/~forms/validate_iarf.html

Step 2:
Register your computer on the guest network
You will get an email from PCS that the wall port you have requested is on the guest network.
The guest network provides firewalled access for short-term visitors and allows computers to install anti-malware software and apply patches.
Being on the guest network means you can open a web page and register on the guest network to update your machine.
Some machines cache lots of HTTP pages, so if you have trouble getting the registration page, you can enter http://10.111.17.5 in the address bar.
If you still have trouble, make sure the browser isn't trying to search for the address. This connection is temporary and will expire.

Step 3: Update Computer and install anti-virus software
Please make sure that you have the latest OS software updates. Please consider the setup of the firewall on your computer. Is it on and appropriate for the task the computer will perform?
We require machines on the Physics network to have anti-malware software. Here is the link to Sophos software we provide.
You will need a UCSBNetID@ucsb.edu account to download the software:
SOPHOS
If you have Java, Flash, and Adobe Reader, please make sure that you have upgraded to the latest versions.

Step 4: Email pcs@physics.ucsb.edu you are done installing SOPHOS and all the computer software is up to date
Once PCS sees your computer name (the same as you have requested) on
the UCSB Physics SOPHOS console, we will email you to confirm your computer has been moved to the production network.