hardware recommendations

Internet access is available from all computer labs around campus.  Furthermore, dedicated high-speed internet access is also available from all residence hall rooms. 
 

To take advantage of the high-speed dedicated network access from your residence hall room, your computer should have these minimum specifications:Dell Higher Ed


Operating System Requirements

Windows Computers

Macintosh Computers

• Microsoft Windows XP or Vista

• Mac OS X 10.4 and above

 

Minimum Hardware Requirements

Computer System

Memory

Networking

Optical/Data Devices

• Windows: Pentium IV 2.0+ GHz or Celeron 2.0+ GHz
• Macintosh: PowerMac G4

• 512+ MB RAM

• 60+ GB hard drive

• 56 K modem

• NIC (10/100BASE-T Ethernet)

• 32x CD-ROM/CD-RW

• 512+ MB USB drive

 

Recommended Hardware

Computer System

Memory

Networking

Optical/Data Devices

• Windows: Pentium IV 3.0 GHz or Celeron 3.0+ GHz
• Macintosh: 2.0 Intel Core Duo

• 2+ GB RAM

• 80+ GB hard drive

• NIC (10/100BASE-T Ethernet)

• Wireless NIC (802.11 b/g)

• 48x CD-ROM/CD-RW or

48x DVD-ROM/DVD+/-

 

If you have a laptop and want to take advantage of our wireless internet access from all of our residence hall lobbies and other outdoor locations, make sure your laptop has wireless capabilities.

In order to ensure reliable internet access, all student computers must obtain IP addresses through Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) if possible.  All student internet bandwidth is managed to ensure an acceptable quality of service.

 

 

View printable PDF of these requirements and more.....

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