Requirements for Network Connection
Campus Networking Standards |
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Fees: |
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Annual Fee:
$30 for residence port activation, CAT-5 cable and network configuration
(It is mandatory all computers on the NC Wesleyan Network must
have Anti-Virus Software installed and current)
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Initial Set Up (if required):
$75 for 10/100base-T Network Card,
CAT-5 cable and installation |
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System
Requirements: |
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PC Compatible Computer (2.0 GHz or higher) |
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Microsoft Windows [2000 or XP
Professional (XP Home will connect to the internet but NOT to our
network)]
WITH Operating System CD ROM |
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Macintosh Computers
(G4/400MHz or higher) |
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Macintosh OS X |
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Windows 3.1/95/98 are no longer supported by Microsoft and are
not supported on this campus.
WindowsME has proven a very
unstable Operating System on our network. Therefore, we do not
support WindowsME. It is highly recommended to upgrade
to Microsoft 2000 or XP Professional. This upgrade is available at the
Bookstore.
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What
to do: |
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Pick up/fill out a form at the Business
Office and pay the one-time fee. If you are not sure
if you need a network card, bring your computer to the Spruill
Building (Information Systems) and we will assist you. |
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Bring your form, receipt and computer to the Spruill Building.
One of our techs will install your Network Card and configure it to
access the internet. |
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You will be notified when your
computer has been configured. Turn around time is usually 1-2
days. |
