The Computer Protection Program (CPP) implemented protective measures that reduce the ability of computers on the Internet to initiate connections to Lab DHCP computers several months ago. These measures offer significant protection from numerous daily Internet attacks. The restrictions will not affect your computer’s network activities unless you intend to offer services to the Internet (Web servers, ftp servers, database servers, etc.). Go here for details.

Computers that connect to LBLnet using a static IP address are still open to externally initiated attacks with minimal restrictions. Many computers were assigned static addresses before DHCP was available but do not need the exposure to the Internet assumed with a static IP address. Most static IP address hosts can easily be switched to DHCP with no detrimental effects. If your computer does not need a static IP address, CPP encourages you to take advantage of the extra protection afforded by DHCP by releasing your static IP address and configuring your computer to use DHCP.

To determine if you have a static or DHCP IP address, go here.

If you need assistance configuring DHCP, contact the IT Help Desk at x4357.

If you are no longer using a static IP address, please notify LBLnet.