Network Device Registration (Computers, Phones, Tablets, etc.)

About Network Registration

Registration is required for every computer and networked device that connects to the Pomona College wired (ethernet), and the PomonaCollege and Pomona wireless networks. Registration assists in maintaining network security and provides contact information for computers on the network. Students must re-register their computers and other networked devices every semester.

Notes:

Registrations of student devices are cleared out so upon the start of each new semester; they will need to be re-register.
All other devices (faculty, staff, research labs, etc.) that are turned off or are off campus for over 3 months will need to be re-registered.

Note:
Please consider connecting your phone or tablet to the Eduroam wireless network instead, and disregard the instructions below. Phones and tablets don't need to access network resources (network printing, file shares, etc.) like a computer does.

Unlike Pomona College and Pomona wireless, Eduroam wireless available across all the Claremont Colleges as well as many colleges/universities around the world. To authenticate to Eduroam, use your full Pomona College username and password.

The first time your computer is plugged into the Pomona network (by ethernet or using the PomonaCollege or Pomona wireless network), you will be re-routed to a registration page. Registering your computer helps ITS keep the network safe for all users. Please read the campus's registration page for more information.

Typically, a computer that is not registered on the network will bring up the Registration web page when you start a web browser on your computer. You will not be able to access the Internet or network resources until you have successfully completed the registration process. Unregistered computers will be able to contact a select number of websites in order to assist you in updating software to meet the system requirements.

System Requirements for Connecting to the Pomona College Network

To maintain the safety and security of the College Network, your computer must meet the following requirements in order to connect:

WindowsOperating system (Windows 10)

You must have all current Windows updates installed.
You must have one of the following anti-virus programs installed:
- Microsoft Defender
- AVG Antivirus
- McAfee Antivirus
- Norton Antivirus
  
  WARNING: Always uninstall any existing anti-virus software before installing one of the above, especially if the existing antivirus is a trial version.

Mac OS X Operating System

(Mac OS 10.5 - Mac OS 10.x) You must also have all the latest updates installed. Mac users can check with Software Update and install any updates it finds for you.

UNIX-based Operating System

For system requirements and registration information on registering a Linux (Ubuntu or other), please click here.

Smartphones and Tablets

ITS recommends you have all the latest software updates installed. Wired and Wireless Registration for Pomona College Students, Faculty, and Staff.

NOTES

The registration procedure for wired and wireless connections are very similar, but you will need to register for each service individually.
If you are registering a computer on the wired network, please make sure your computer is plugged into a working ethernet jack using Cat-5 or higher ethernet cable.
To connect to the Wireless network, please make sure you have connected to the Pomona wireless network.

Once you have connected to the Network, please do the following:

Confirm that laptop is connected to the PomonaCollege or Pomona wireless network.
Open a web browser. You should be automatically redirected to the registration website.

NOTE:
- If the registration pages does not appear automatically, manually visit http://registration.pomona.edu .
- If you are on a Mac and you encounter the message of 'this page can't be reach' at the registration page, please Renew DHCP Lease (click here for instructions).
Select Pomona College Community (Faculty/Staff/Students).
Login with your Pomona College username and password.
You will be prompted to download a special program called the 'FortiNAC dissolvable agent'. Run it.

It will examine your computer to see if it complies with the campus's security policy.

If it passes, your computer will be registered! If not, it will give you a list of items to correct.

NOTE:

In Windows, the registration client will automatically prompt you to install. Mac users must double-click the downloaded file to initiate the registration process.
If you have trouble registering your phone, turn on Airport Mode so that your phone is only using the wireless internet. Some mobile services may interfere with the network registration. Turn off Airport Mode when the registration is complete.

If you encounter trouble, please contact the ITS Service Desk at 909-621-8061.