For
a Windows System:
Minimum Requirements for Network Compatibility
- Intel compatible 486 / 33MHz or higher CPU
- 16MB RAM minimum
- 100MB free hard disk space
- SVGA Color Display
- Windows 95/98, Windows NT Workstation 4.0
- 10Mbs Ethernet Adapter (either built-in or an add-on card) with RJ45 connector
- Pentium II or higher
- 32MB RAM
- 4GB Hard Drive
- SVGA Color Display
- Windows 95/98 or Windows NT Workstation 4.0
- 10Mbs Ethernet Adapter (either built-in or an add-on card) with RJ45 Connector
For a Macintosh System:
Minumum Requirements for Network Compatibility
Recommendation for New Purchases
Ethernet Adapters
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Recommended Ethernet adapters for PC systems:
- 3Com EtherLink 3C509B
- SMC EtherEZ 8416T
Recommended brands of Ethernet adapters for Laptops:
- 3Com
- SMC
- XirCom
Recommended Ethernet adapters for Macintosh systems:
- For Macintosh computers bought after 1994 there will most likely be an Ethernet Adapter built-in
- For earlier Macintosh computers it depends on the model, please call for assistance.
Adapters are available locally from:
- TTU Bookstore
- Cardinal Computers
- Office Max
Adapters may be ordered by mail or on the web from:
- CDW (www.cdw.com)
- PC/Mac Connection (www.pcconnection.com)
- PC/Mac Warehouse (www.warehouse.com)
In order to connect to the Internet your computer will need to have the necessary software programs. If your computer already is configured with these programs, it will most likely work, but may need some configuration settings changed. If you do not have the necessary software, it can be provided.
Supported Internet Suite for Windows Systems:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator/Navigator
- QVT Term (Telnet client)
- WS_ftp (FTP client)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader with Search 3.01
Supported Internet Suite for Macintosh Systems:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator/Navigator
- NCSA Telnet 2.7b5 (Telnet client)
- Fetch 3.03 (FTP client)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader with Search 3.01
