Resources

Wireless

The department has several wireless access points. Joining the wireless network requires a special password. Our wireless password is a 128-bit WEP key; please ask Prashant, Jared, or James for this key. Do not give the wireless password out to anyone outside the department.

Our wireless network uses the SSID ("network name") ATMOS. The wireless network supports the 802.11b and 802.11g wireless standards.

Locations

The departments wireless access points cover the the following areas:

  • Class areas: MS 7101, MS 7127, MS 7121
  • The reading room
  • Math Sciences Second Floor
  • Geology Second Floor (near GE 2465)
  • Geology Basement (near B674)
  • Surrounding areas

Access points may be installed in other areas of the department in the future.

Campus Wireless Access


UCLA_WIFI – This network can be used by Faculty, Students, Staff, authorized guests, and VPN configured users. After connecting to this network, a user should open their web browser. A portal page will then be displayed and the user will need to provide their UCLA Logon and password to access the network. Users that have devices configured with VPN clients (excludes SSL VPN), may also use this network without having a UCLA Logon. Faculty and Staff may create guest accounts for visitors. More information about guest accounts can be found at http://www.bol.ucla.edu/services/accounts/info/guest.html.

UCLAWLAN – This network was the former name for UCLA_WIFI and is still found in areas managed by local departments. This network carries the same configuration as UCLA_WIFI.

UCLA_SECURE – This network can be used by Faculty, Students, and Staff and is the recommended network for this group of users. Devices must be configured in advance before being able to connect to this network. This network provides the highest level of security. For configuration details see the following knowledgebase article http://www.bol.ucla.edu/shortcut/answer/956.

UCLA_WEB – This network is available to any individual on campus. This network is restricted to HTTP (Web) and HTTPS (Secure Web). This network also allows for use of VPN (including SSL VPN) configured devices. VPN is required to use other applications such as e-mail clients, instant messaging, and file sharing clients. This is an excellent choice for users that want to quickly connect to the network and do not need full networking services.

Please visit UCLA Wireless Network Access for more information.