1. In order to connect to the campus network, your personal computer will need:

·       A 10/100 Ethernet card.   Many new laptops now come with them integrated; most desktops have a slot to install them.

·       A category 5 Ethernet cable (10 foot or longer for residence halls.)  Wireless connections are also available in limited areas.  To use this connection, you will need to have an 802.11b/g compatible wireless card.

2. To support the campus-standard software, your computer needs to have:

·       An operating system—Windows XP – Home Edition or Professional; or Windows 2000 Professional.  Windows 3.x, 95, 98, and ME are not supported by the Help Center or on our campus network (see software section on page 7 about FREE upgrades.)

·       A minimum of 20 GB of available hard drive space for the operating system and campus-standard software only.

·       512 MB of RAM or higher (with RAM, more is usually better but 512MB is the recommended minimum to support Office 2003 campus standard software.)

·       Pentium III (or equivalent) processor— 700 MHz or higher.

·       CD-ROM drive; CD-RW or DVD optional.

·       Monitor—super VGA or higher resolution with 256 colors (minimum); TFT (active matrix) display recommended for laptops.