Changes to the Wireless Login Procedure

After our experience last week with the login procedure changing unannounced before class, I spoke with one of the Network Security people.  He apologized for the inconvenience and lack of communication about the transition.
Today, I received the following announcement about the change set to occur here in Malibu on Friday...

Effective Wednesday Oct 1, 2008 at the WLA Campus and
Friday Oct 3, 2008 at the Drescher Campus the wireless networks will have the
existing Vernier access manager systems replaced by the new computer
registration system. With the new system, computers will only need to be
registered once per term on the wireless network.

 

The new system provides more convenience and better
security. When you first use your computer on wireless under the new system,
open a web browser and you will be presented with the registration page. You
and your students should click the appropriate link from this page and then
follow the instructions on screen. Registration takes about 2 minutes and
you may need to reboot your computer to activate the new IP address for
your computer.

 

Questions about computer registration may be forwarded to
your usual local support and to the IT Help Desk until midnight weekday at
310-506-4357.