You will need a computer (PC or Mac) with an Ethernet card and a standard Ethernet cable. Network ports — separate from the phone line — are available in every dorm room on campus, and a wireless network covers most buildings on campus. If you don't own a computer, there are more than 45 computers on campus for student use. Read more about the computer facilities and policies on campus.

YES. The Gnutella network is a system of computers connected only through the internet. In order for Deepnet Explorer to connect to the network, you must have an internet connection. Deepnet Explorer will not establish an internet connection for you.

There are several ways to connect your network to the internet. Connecting your network allows all computers on your network to access the internet through a single account. This can be accomplished several ways. Contact Fourway or your network consultant for more information.

Your Aries has two Ethernet port: Primary Ethernet for your local area network and Secondary Ethernet for direct Internet connection. You should receive the Internet network parameters from your ISP, or instructions on how to obtain one automatically when you connect. The LAN address is determined automatically by the Aries.

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 use a wireless network to connect to the Internet, the wireless part only concerns your LAN. The communications link from your LAN to your Internet service provider (ISP) would be identical whether or not you had a wireless network. For example, if you connected an Ethernet network to the Internet via a 56K modem, when you upgraded your network to use wireless, you would still use the same 56K modem to connect to the Internet.

Generally no. If you are connecting to the internet for general browsing or to access your DPS email, you do not need to have a VPN connection. If you need to get to DPS applications like AS400 and PeopleSoft or need access to documents that are located on a DPS server, then you require a VPN connection. To obtain VPN access, please review the VPN Policy, review and sign the DPS confidentiality agreement and complete the VPN request form.

A Network Interface Card (NIC), which can either be integrated (on the motherboard), a PCI card for desktops/laptops, or a PCMCIA card (also called PC card) for laptops, or a wireless 802.11b compliant or newer. A CAT-5/CAT-5e ethernet cable to plug into the wall jacks. Note that this is not a regular phone cable. Ethernet cables have a larger head with 8 pins, whereas phone cables have 4 pins.

Yes, you will need three things: a network (ethernet) card, an ethernet cable, and a current Internet browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox for Windows or Safari for Mac. The network card should be 10/100-Base-T capable with a standard RJ-45 jack. Various lengths of ethernet cable can be purchased on campus from the Union Station (campus store), or you may purchase one prior to coming to campus. The dilemma with the cable is how long should it be.

A mobile PC or PDA equipped with a wireless network card. User must install the network card latest updates and firmware. Make sure that you are close to an area where there is wireless connectivity. User also needs appropriate credentials (username and password).

Yes, all public jacks, such as those located in the Wheelock Student Center, can connect to the network free of charge. Wireless access is becoming a part of campus as well. A student may also choose to use the phone line in their room to connect to an independent Internet Service Provider. However, this will not allow students access to a high-speed connection nor will it allow access to the campus network. In addition, this will tie up the phone line.

For wired connections users must fill out an IP address request form for each machine they want connected to the network. You will need to enter the hardware (MAC) address for the Ethernet card being used. We use DHCP to provide IP addresses for laptops, whether it is a wireless or wired connection. We will assign static IP addresses for desktop and server machines.

To use Power Dial up, it is only necessary to have a PC, a modem (analogic or ISDN) and a land line. You will then be able to configure a remote access on your computer and start the connection.

The home user or office will need a computer, (a lot of websites and mail programs are written for modern computers, although older machines will connect to the internet what they may be able to do may be limited). You also need connectivity this can be achieved with a modem and phone line, ISDN or a high speed broadband connection such as DSL. There are many ways that large companies connect to the internet but this is not covered by this FAQ.

For Dialup and ADSL you will need a standard personal computer, a modem & a telephone line. We recommend at least a Pentium class processor with Windows 95, a CD-ROM, 16 megabytes of RAM & a V.90 56k modem. For iBurst, you will need a standard personal computer for use with the iBurst Desktop Modem (USB) or a laptop with an available PC-CARD (PCMCIA) slot to use the mobile access card.

There are several options. You can use either a wireless router (must be B/G compatible), a Nintendo Ethernet adapter (not yet released), Nintendo USB WiFi adpter (the same one as for the DS), or a similar adapter (such as WiFiMAX). Read the instruction manual for your device for more specific directions. Also check out the "Wii Official Wireless Internet Connection Guide" thread for more information on the Wii-end of things.

A Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 network interface card (NIC) and it's documentation. All computers produced within the last few years have Ethernet NICs installed as standard equipment. Check your computer's documentation. A CAT 5 or above Ethernet patch cord. (If you do not have one, check with your RA for details on how to otain one at no additional cost) . Working antivirus software (Eastern provides McAfee VirusScan & McAfee AntiSpyware software at no additional cost to all students.