Windows 98 or greater is recommended, though most modern operating systems, including Macintosh OS, should function well with a home network. Detailed support for Windows networking can be found at the Microsoft Support site while Mac OS networking questions can usually be answered by the Help function in the OS or by visiting the Apple Support site.

Incidental use of University computing resources is permitted as long as it does not interfere with work, you have the permission of your supervisor, and does not violate university policies/guidelines.

e-Cert (stored on a smart ID card or a floppy disk) can be used on the Windows operating systems. Using the e-Cert on a smart ID card on Windows systems requires a smart card reader and the e-Cert Control Manager software. e-Cert stored on a smart ID card cannot be used on Linux and Mac operating systems. The use of e-Cert stored on a floppy disk on Linux and Mac operating systems requires installation of additional software.

Yes it is possible. As the majority of drives supported are mass storage class drivers, specifically computers using Windows Millenium 2000 or Windows XP, you can easily share files and data to and from your computers. However, if you are using Windows 98, you will need a driver specific to your USB flash drive vendor.

The Motorola SURFboard cable modems run with any computer that supports USB or Ethernet interface, including PCs, Macs, laptops, and workstations. SURFboard cable modems are compatible with any operating system that runs on these computers as long as the operating system supports TCP/IP (such as Macintosh® OS, Windows® 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP, Linux®, and Unix®). As you may already know, USB is not supported with Windows® 95 and NT.

Most wireless networks will work with a range of Windows operating systems including Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP and CE. For Cisco wireless solutions we would recommend Windows 2000 or XP as a minimum requirement. Many will also work with Apple and Linux. Check the manufacturer specifications for your wireless equipment. If you have all Wi-Fi certified network equipment it should talk with other Wi-Fi certified network equipment.

Yes. Most wireless networks will work with a wide range of Windows operating systems including Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows CE. Some wireless systems will also work with Apple Macintosh, Linux, and other operating systems. However, once you have your wireless network up and running, it should be able to talk to and exchange files with other wireless networks.

Yes. If you have multiple network connections on any of your computers, you should turn on the firewall for each connection. If you're running Windows XP SP2, Windows Firewall is turned on automatically and it should not interfere with common tasks like file and print sharing. If you're not running Windows XP Service Pack 2, Internet Connection Firewall can interfere with file and print sharing and prevent your computer from finding other network devices.

The ITD Login Service and The Workstations at NUBS Computing Resource Site are running an operating system called Solaris 2.5.1. This is also known as SunOS 5.5.1.

Wells has both Windows and Macintosh computers in its general computer labs (approximately 80% Windows and 20% Macintosh). General labs use Microsoft Windows XP for Windows-based computers, and Mac OS X and OS 9.6 for Macintoshes.

Yes. Macintosh, Windows XP, or any version of Linux. Internet instruction sheets will be provided upon move-in to assist with registering your computer. For assistance in registering, you may call the Fusion Broadband Network Operations center at (866) 236-6688.

Whilst the AViLYnX system uses the same distribution cable around the home as a computer network, they are not compatible systems. The AViLYnX does not transmit data in a digital format in the same way as a computer might carry data. Since the AViLYnX system is designed to distribute composite video around the system, it is unable to distribute UHF frequencies.

The 3DNA Desktop was only made to run on Windows 98, 2000 and XP. Other variants of Windows such as Windows NT and Windows 2000 Server are not supported. If you run the 3DNA Desktop using an unsupported operating systems you do so at your own risk.

Yes. To set up multiple computers to connect through your broadband provider from off-campus requires a router. However, some routers are incompatible with our VPN software. The current version of Cisco's VPN software available from this web site supports Apple's Airport Basestation and Basestation Extreme. Please contact your computer support liaison at Haverford for additional information and suggestions.

In order to use the EarthLink Wi-Fi service you must have an installed 802.11b/g compatible wireless card or external modem. Most recent laptop computers have Wi-Fi built-in as well as any Mac made after 2005. For use indoors, a Wi-Fi modem is recommended as it provides a faster, more reliable connection to the internet. Note: The EarthLink Wi-Fi product includes an external modem.

Any computer and operating system that supports an 802.11b or g card will work. Systems running Linux, Apple OS, Palm, older versions of Windows and Pocket PC have all worked on our campus environment however we can not troubleshoot wireless problems in other operating systems other than Windows 2000 and XP.

If you are already connected to an internet provider or sit on a machine connected to the web, ssh to the department: ssh -l username abel.math.harvard.edu Dial-in modems have the phone number 617-949-0000. Note that if you want to connect by modem, you will need an FAS account. Here is a quick guide to establish a ppp connection.

Windows Home Server unleashes the power of your existing home network-it allows you to protect, connect, and organize your photos, movies, music, and more. It lets you remotely access your information and your home computers anytime, anywhere, while easily and securely sharing files with friends and family.

All computers in your home network should be protected by a firewall. A firewall helps to prevent the spread of viruses or worms across your network if they infect one computer. A computer on the network could also become infected through a separate Internet connection, such as a laptop that is used on your home network and on public networks. Or, a virus could be introduced to a computer on your network through software installed from a CD or floppy disk.

Yes. Wired and Wireless routers have controls that will allow you to see who is logged into your home network. The AOL for Broadband Compatible routers can all be accessed through a web browser on your attached PC using the IP numbers supplied by the manufacturer(192.168.1.1 for Linksys, 192.168.0.1 for Netgear, 192.168.0.1 for Actiontec). For other router brands or models you should consult their instructions or contact the manufacturer.

This feature can be set up in the "Standard CMOS Setup Menu". For example, allow DOS/Windows 3.1 to operate the primary master hard disk drive and Windows 95 to operate the primary slave hard disk drive. Given that the system uses the primary master drive as it's default setup drive, you can change to the slave drive by setting "NONE" for the Primary/Master and "Auto" for the Primary/Slave in the Standard CMOS Setup Menu.

Your computer must have a wireless network card installed. Computer manufacturers typically indicate this by saying their equipment is WiFi enabled, or that they support 802.11b or 802.11g wireless networks. On a Macintosh computer this is often referred to as an airport card.

If you own a Macintosh or PC-Compatible computer, you can connect to the college network in your residence hall room. If you own a portable computer, you can also connect to the campus network from other locations on campus (Library, Buntrock Commons, Dittmann Center, campus green, etc.). Both PC-compatibles and Macintoshes can connect via 10bT Ethernet or the wireless network, where available.

Yes, if both you and your roommate are bringing a computer and plan to connect to the Lawrence network, one of you will need to check-out a minihub from ITS. This device allows multiple computers to be connected through one data port. Minihubs can be obtained from the ITS Helpdesk. There is no cost for checking out a mini-hub, as long as it is returned to ITS at the end of the school year. If it is not returned, a charge of $50.00 will be placed on your student account plus a $20.

Yes, skyDSL can be used with several computers. You need to install the software on your "main computer" to which the other PCs are connected. At the main computer, you have to make sure in the configuration dialog that all connected PCs are allowed to access the main computer. Enter the IP address and the subnet mask of the skyDSL computer in order to grant access to other PCs in the same network by means of certain protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, Socks).

Yes. Modest amount of remote dial-in access is available free of charge to members of the Whitman community through Whitman's pool of thirty-two 33.6kbps modems. To connect to modem, you must first request a remote access account via a web-based request form at https://secureserver.whitman.edu/dialin/. To ensure fair access to this limited resource, remote connections are limited to 4 hours per session and a maximum of 8 hours per day.

Generally yes. Recent Macintosh computers come with Ethernet built in and some products may have wireless as well. The Mac hardware and operating system[OS] has extensive networking functionality built in. You should check with Apple for details of connecting a Mac to your network.

Any operating system that uses standard TCP/IP network protocols can connect to the Residential Network. However, please note that, as of Spring 2004, Windows 95, 98, ME, and NT computers are no longer permitted on the University network, and as of Spring 2007 Windows 2000 has been phased out as well. More information about operating system End-of-Life can be obtained here.

Network Elements support all Microsoft based Operating systems - On the server side we can support Windows NT / 2000 and 2003 Server. For workstations, Win98 through to Windows XP Pro are all supported. We can also support the many Unix and Linux flavours out there at the moment on both the workstation and server side. These systems give you all the benefits of the Microsoft family of products but at a significant lower cost for software and licensing.