Network Registration
Lynchburg CollegeStudent Network/Wireless Access
In order to protect student-owned computers and the Lynchburg College network, Lynchburg College employs network registration software called the Cisco Network Access Control agent (NAC). NAC must be installed on a student's computer upon connecting to the College network in the residence halls, college houses, wireless access areas, and public areas with network access. When a student initially connects to the Lynchburg College network, he/she will need to open a web browser (i.e. Firefox, Internet Explorer). The student will then be asked to log onto the network using his/her network username and password. The student will be prompted to download NAC. After the agent is installed, it will check a student's computer to ensure that the computer has current antivirus software and all critical Microsoft Windows updates.
Computers that are not up to date will be allowed to access only specific sites for updates. They will remain with only limited temporary access until their computers are updated. Computers that have updated Windows and anti-virus software will gain access to the Internet. Throughout each semester student will be required to log out of NAC and reauthenticate to ensure that all computers remain up to date.
Instructions and assistance for installing and initiating NAC are available at Fall Check-in and at the ITR Help Desk, located on the bottom floor of Carnegie Hall. One may also call the office of Information Technology and Resources for assistance, by dialing extension 8350.
