A minimum configuration
and a web browser are required in order to use the Resnet network. If your
computer does not meet the minimum requirements, you will be unable to use
your Resnet connection. This is not to exclude people with older computers;
older computers simply don't work well on modern networks. (Only machines
that support DHCP will be supported.) There is nothing stopping you from
bringing the machine to campus and using it without the benefits of Resnet.
If you do not have a computer or do not have access to Resnet, all of the
resources available on Resnet can be found by using a computer in one of
the many
available computer labs on campus.
What kind of computer do you need to connect to the Oberlin Resnet network? If
you have a new Apple Macintosh or Windows PC, then chances are that you will
need little or nothing to connect to the network. If you have an older computer,
on the other hand, you may have to upgrade hardware or software to take advantage
of Resnet. If your computer does not support Resnet, the CIT can provide a live
connection and will try to recommend a cable or adaptor, but can provide no further
assistance; it is up to you to configure your hardware and software appropriately.
MACINTOSH |
A
desktop or laptop Macintosh, 700 MHz or faster |
At
least a G3, G4, G5 or Intel processor |
Zip Drive, USB flash/jump drive, or other transportable media |
CD-RW or
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive |
100
or 1000Mb Ethernet; and/or
802.11b or 802.11g Wireless |
512 MB
or more of memory |
At
least 5GB of free hard disk space |
Mac OS X 10.3.x or higher (recommended)
Mac OS 9.x or higher (acceptable) |
Current Mac CD-ROM or DVD |
Mac Requirements for 2007-2008 academic year:
MACINTOSH |
A
desktop or laptop Macintosh, 800 MHz or faster |
At
least a G4, G5 or Intel processor |
USB
flash/jump drive, or other transportable media |
CD-RW/DVD-ROM
drive |
100
or 1000Mb Ethernet; and/or
802.11b
or 802.11g Wireless |
512
MB or more of memory |
At
least 5GB of free hard disk space |
Mac
OS X 10.3.x or higher (minimum)
Mac
OS X 10.4.x or higher (recommended) |
Current
Mac OS CD-ROM or DVD |
All Recommended Macintoshes have built-in Ethernet. All you need is a 10BaseT CAT 5 cable. These are available from the Computer Store once you arrive to Oberlin.
PC (WINDOWS) |
A
desktop or laptop, 1 GHz or faster |
| Zip Drive, USB flash/jump drive, or other transportable media |
CD-RW or
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive |
512 MB
or more of memory |
100
or 1000 Mb Ethernet (PCI for desktops or Ethernet PC (PCMCIA
cards for laptops) and/or
802.11b or 802.11g wireless |
At
least 5GB of free hard disk space |
Windows XP Pro (recommended)
Windows 2000, Windows XP Home,and Linux ** (acceptable) |
Current Windows CD-ROM and any additional disks or CD's for any special hardware installed on your system) |
PC Requirements for 2007-2008 academic year:
PC
(WINDOWS) |
A
desktop or laptop, 1 GHz or faster |
| USB
flash/jump drive, or other transportable media |
CD-RW/DVD-ROM
drive |
512
MB or more of memory |
100
or 1000 Mb Ethernet (PCI for desktops or Ethernet PC (PCMCIA
cards for laptops) and/or
802.11b
or 802.11g wireless |
At
least 5GB of free hard disk space |
Windows
XP Pro or Vista (recommended)
Windows
2000 SP4, Windows XP Home, and Linux ** (acceptable) |
Current
Windows CD-ROM and any additional disks or CD's for any special
hardware installed on your system) |
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