The IT Division Networking group (LBLNet) has been working hard to expand and upgrade wireless network (Wi-Fi) coverage across all Berkeley Lab spaces, with approximately 1,000 Wi-Fi Access Points (AP) currently installed in interior areas like offices, conference rooms, and labs, as well as select … [Read more...] about Wireless Networking Best Practices
IPv6 Available on VPN and Visitor Wireless
IPv6 addresses are now offered on the Berkeley Lab VPN via DHCPv6 and on the visitor wireless network. A DHCPv6 client with IPv6 enabled or VPN that requests an IPv6 address will begin receiving them now that the configuration changes are complete. Visit the IT FAQ to learn more: VPN Information … [Read more...] about IPv6 Available on VPN and Visitor Wireless
Michael Smitasin, Cybersecurity Engineer
The Cyber Security group is responsible for developing and implementing an information security management plan for Berkeley Lab and working with research and operations divisions to ensure that security objectives defined by leadership are met. Michael Smitasin is a Cybersecurity Engineer in the IT … [Read more...] about Michael Smitasin, Cybersecurity Engineer
[Completed] Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Scheduled outages to major systems
On Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., LBLnet will be upgrading software on devices throughout the Lab’s data center networks. Individual systems may have access disrupted multiple times during the outage window with some outages lasting up to two hours. The upgrade will disrupt … [Read more...] about [Completed] Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Scheduled outages to major systems
Off-Site Visitor WiFi Password: URL Change
The URL to retrieve the visitor WiFi password for off-site locations has changed to go.lbl.gov/lbnl-visitor-offsite. The old URL will stop functioning at 12:00 p.m. on April 28, 2023. … [Read more...] about Off-Site Visitor WiFi Password: URL Change
LBLnet Maintenance Outages, Dec. 2022
LBLnet is planning several maintenance tasks in almost all buildings over the Holidays and Curtailment period from December 27-29, 2022. We will be installing updated software on many of our network devices. No IT-Managed data center networks should be affected. Dates: Tuesday, December 27, … [Read more...] about LBLnet Maintenance Outages, Dec. 2022
Blocked Access to the Lab Network
Open collaboration and teamwork is an integral aspect of Berkeley Lab culture. Cyber Security's goal is to safely remove barriers to scientific research and enable full participation for all Lab staff and affiliates, including remote and international users. To maintain the integrity of our complex … [Read more...] about Blocked Access to the Lab Network
Network Outage Impacting Offsite Buildings – October 1 2015
Adam Stone posted on Oct 01, 2015 We are experiencing an outage of our leased lines to buildings 978 and 972. Engineers are working with the vendor to diagnose the situation. We do not have an estimated return to service at this time. … [Read more...] about Network Outage Impacting Offsite Buildings – October 1 2015
EDUROAM available to Lab employees
Charles (Charlie) Verboom posted on Jun 16, 2014 Update: 6/26/14 Wireless access points at LBL that support eduroam include 33, 50E, 50F, 65,70, 70A, 65A, 65B, 88, 90 & 90 trailers. The current list of buildings with this support can be found at the Wireless - Upgraded … [Read more...] about EDUROAM available to Lab employees
Wireless – Upgraded
Adam Stone posted on Nov 21, 2013 We're really excited to begin rolling out new and improved wireless coverage throughout the Laboratory. The new access points being deployed include support for Wireless N for faster speeds, and the access points themselves actually measure interference and … [Read more...] about Wireless – Upgraded
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