Getting Connected to Fermilab Network

Register your system with the Network

To request or maintain an IP address or DHCP service, please fill the Node Registration Form. You will need a valid Fermilab ID, and a hardware identifier. 

Wireless Network

802.11b/g, 11/54 Mbps, WiFi wireless coverage is available in most areas of the lab. There should be no specific configuration that needs to be done to your wireless card. The access point will broadcast out available SSIDs. Select wireless network fgz, and connect to it. If you have problems connecting you should check your card settings.

The following settings will work with most cards. Please do a complete power off and on between wireless network card configuration changes. SSID, also known as “Network Name”, “Service Area”, “ESSID”, “WLAN Service Name”:

1. Try leaving it blank for auto-detect.
2. Try the keywords “ANY” or “any” for auto-detect.
Network type: Use “Infrastructure Mode” (not “Ad-hoc”)

Remote Access - VPN

Fermilab provides a VPN (virtual private network) service to accommodate the needs of remote users. A VPN is a virtual private network that uses a public network (Internet) infrastructure to connect remote users to an enterprise network via an encrypted tunnel. To get a VPN account, fill the VPN Account Registration Form. For more information, visit Fermilab VPN Service.

Temporary Network Usage for Visitors

Fermilab’s Policy on Computing covers all systems, regardless of ownership, when connected to the lab’s network. By connecting to the network you indicate your awareness of and consent to the terms and conditions of use found inside the policy.

Anyone connecting to the Lab network must register his/her system. If you are visiting the Lab, open up a web browser when you connect to the network. You will be redirected to a temporary registration page. Your machine will be scanned for viruses and vulnerabilities. After successfully registering and passing the security scan, you will need to release and renew your DHCP IP. For more information, refer to Visitor Information - Using the Network at Fermilab.

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