To obtain an IP address, please complete the form below and click the "Submit" button.
If "other", type the name of the manufacturer below...
If "other", type the name of the OS below...
NOTE: You MUST complete all of the following BEFORE you are issued an IP address. If you need any of the programs or patches on cd (ie ZoneAlarm, Norton AntiVirus, Service packs) email mats-help@engineering.ucsb.edu to get them.
Did you protect every account (especially the Administrator account!!) on your system with a good (cryptic -- not your name) password?
Did you make sure all of your shared files/folders are password protected?
Are you running firewall software? Failure to install and Run a Firewall may result in your computer being Compromised and Blocked from the Network. You may be required to perform a Clean Install of your Operating System before being allowed back on the network.
Zone Alarm is a good free program:
Have you installed and setup anti-virus software, such as Norton Anti-Virus on your system? Is your anti-virus software setup to do a complete scan of all of your hard drives at least once a week?
If you need it, the campus has a site license for NAV: Norton Anti-Virus
Have you downloaded and installed all of the latest updates, service packs, and patches for your system? Visit Microsoft for all of the free updates.
By selecting the next yes, you certify that you have not only read, but performed all of the above tasks. You are taking responsibility for your system. It is your task to keep the system up to date and free from viruses and other harmfull software.