EXHIBIT 23.1


CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
pertaining to the NetLojix Communications, Inc. 1997 Stock Incentive Plan (Form
S-8 No. 333-30725) and NetLojix Communications, Inc. 1998 Stock Incentive Plan
(Form S-8 No. 333-64769) and in the Registration Statements (Form S-3 Nos.
333-78963 and 333-37860) of NetLojix Communications, Inc. of our report dated
March 28, 2001, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and
schedule of NetLojix Communications, Inc., included in this Annual Report (Form
10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2000.


                                                           /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Woodland Hills, California
March 30, 2001