Windows (Desktop/Laptop)
• Processor: Pentium 3 or better (800MHz and up) – This includes Celeron and AMD processors
• Memory: 512 MB RAM for Vista and 256 MB for 2000/XP
• Hard Disk: 10 GB HD/1 GB Free
• Operating System: Windows Vista/2000/XP (Home or Professional or Media Edition)*
• Other Hardware: CD-ROM (CD/CD-R/CD-RW/DVD), USB and/or 3.5” floppy
• Network Interface: 10 or 10/100 Ethernet adapter or one free PCI or PCMCIA expansion slot
• Network Cabling: Category 5 RJ-45 (25' recommended length)
• Software: All critical Windows updates/service packs; EKU version of Symantec antivirus, Cisco Clean Access Agent (last two available free from EKU only)

*We strongly recommend Windows XP Professional or Vista. 90% of all computers connected to ResNet use Windows XP

Macintosh (Desktop/Laptop)
• Processor: PowerPC G4, G5 or Intel processor
• Memory: 256MB RAM
• Hard Disk: 1GB free
• Operating System: OS X 10.3 or higher
• Other Hardware: 24x or better CD-ROM (CD/CD-R/CD-RW/DVD) and/or 3.5” floppy
• Network Interface: Ethernet (built-in)
• Network Cabling: Category 5 RJ-45 (25' recommended length)
• Software: All critical Apple updates; EKU version of Symantec antivirus, Cisco Clean Access Agent

Not Supported
• Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98/SE, Windows Me, Windows NT
• OS/2
• Linux (but will connect)

Unacceptable Operating Systems
• Any beta versions
• Any Novell Netware server
• Any Windows NT/2000/2003 server
• Any other servers

NOTE: User must have a genuine operating system CD and license.

Software Requirements
• EKU-approved version of Symantec Antivirus – Corporate Edition
• For all Microsoft Windows OS: All critical updates and service packs (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com) or Apple Macintosh updates
• Cisco Clean Access Agent

Network Card Information
• Windows Computers: 10 or 10/100 Ethernet cards (or PCMCIA for laptops)
• Recommended brands (but not required)*: Intel, 3COM, NetGear, Belkin, D-link, Linksys, Xircom
• Macintosh: All OS X come with built-in Ethernet ports already

*DO NOT SUPPORT: Network Everywhere

NOTE: Many computers today come with integrated Ethernet cards. These will work fine on the ResNet network as long as they have the proper network drivers. If there is a problem with the card, it may be necessary to contact the computer manufacturer or purchase a different network card.