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 likely 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 computers
that support DHCP will be supported.
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 on any computer in one of
the many
available computer labs on campus.
What kind of computer do you need to connect to the Oberlin College Residential network? If
you have a new Apple Macintosh or Windows PC, 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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
MACINTOSH |
A
desktop or laptop Macintosh, 1 GHz or faster |
At
least a G4 or G5 or Intel processor |
USB flash/jump drive, portable external hard drive, or other transportable media |
CD-RW/DVD-ROM or DVD-R drive |
100
or 1000Mb Ethernet; and/or
802.11b or 802.11g Wireless |
512 MB
or more of memory |
At
least 10GB of free hard disk space |
Mac OS X 10.4.x or higher (recommended) |
Your current Mac's operating system CD-ROM or DVD |
All recommended Macintoshes have built-in Ethernet. All you'll need is a 10BaseT CAT 5 cable. These are available to from the Technology Store once you arrive to Oberlin (free to Oberlin College First-Year students).
PC
(WINDOWS) |
A
desktop or laptop, 1 GHz or faster |
| USB
flash/jump drive, portable external hard drive, or other transportable media |
CD-RW/DVD-ROM or DVD-R
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 10 GB of free hard disk space |
Windows
XP Pro or Vista (recommended)
Windows
2000 SP4, Windows XP Home, and Linux ** (acceptable) |
Your Current
Windows' operating system CD-ROM/DVD and any additional disks or CD's for any special
hardware installed on your system |
