Personal Computer

UC San Diego requires all computers to comply with Secure Connect before connecting to the UCSD network.

FAQ

How can I connect to the wireless network?

Wireless

UCSD-PROTECTED or EDUROAM

If you want easy access to data, library resources, or printers from your Windows or Macintosh laptop, you must use UCSD-PROTECTED or EDUROAM. UCSD-PROTECTED requires a UCSD Active Directory account. EDUROAM requires your home university account.

New Active Directory accounts, such as those for visiting scholars, will require a password reset, which means you will need to use UCSD-GUEST temporarily until you can access the password reset page. Once your account is activated, you can switch to UCSD-PROTECTED.

How can I connect to ethernet?

Our offices have wall plates with four RJ45 sockets. An office telephone is usually connected to 'A'. Fixed workstations at each desk are commonly connected to 'B' and 'C'. The 'D' jack is available if you require an additional ethernet connection. If you need additional ethernet devices, please consult with the INC/SCCN system administrator. Do not purchase and install your own router or switches. UC San Diego has strict restrictions on connecting routers to the public network.

All computers connecting over ethernet must be registered with UC San Diego Information Technology Services. The INC/SCCN system administrator can do this fo you, but you must provide the following information:

  1. Your name.
  2. Your email address.
  3. Room number where the computer will be installed.
  4. Type of device (computer, printer, etc.).
  5. Operating system and version (Windows 11, macOS 15.4, Ubuntu 24.04, etc.)
  6. MAC (ethernet) address.
  7. Preferred host name and a list of less-preferred host names in case your preferred is already taken. They must be unique.

After being registered with the campus DHCP server, it can take up to one hour before you will get a routable IP address assigned to your device

Where can I store my data?

Make sure you are using one of SCCN's workstations connected to ethernet or that your own computer is connected to a secure wireless network (UCSD-PROTECTED or EDUROAM).

Then, see the section on data storage. It is recommended that you connect to the data shares using SMB under the Windows and Macintosh sections.