• PC: at least Pentium 300 MHz with at least 256MB RAM and 4GB hard drive. Windows 2000 or higher operating system with Office 97 or higher software (word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint for presentations, and Access database if needed for course work).
• Macintosh: at least a PowerPC G3 with at least 256MB RAM and 4GB hard drive. Mac OS X operating system. Mac Office 98 or higher software (word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint for presentations).

To connect to Adelphi’s network if you live in the residence halls, you will need the following:

• Network Interface Card (NIC) 10 Mbps with 10 BaseT interface. 3com model 905b NIC cards are preferred because of known compatibility.
• Network 10/1000 BaseT Cable to connect your computer to the wall jack in your room. Lengths vary so don’t buy one that’s too short for your dorm room layout (around 12 feet should be sufficient).
• Install the TCP/IP Ethernet Protocol.
• Configure the computer for DHCP service. This will allow you to obtain an IP address from our Network Service.
• If you want to use the wireless coverage Adelphi provides, you would also need to buy a wireless access card that supports 802.11b.
• The choice of software and application installation is up to you (Netscape Communicator or Navigator, Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Firefox, AOL, etc.).

1. First, plug the power cord into a wall socket.
2. Then plug the other end into the back of the switch/hub.
3. You will see a green light on the left-hand side of the switch/hub.

Connecting the switch/hub to your computer:

1. Plug your network cord into the wall jack.
2. Then plug the other end of that cord into port #4.
3. Press in the black button to the right and you will see the connection light turn on and a blinking link light. If you don’t, try pressing the button again to ensure that it is pressed down.
4. If you do not get a link light please contact your RA or RHD
5. Ports 1, 2 and 3 are for plugging your computer into the network
6. Plug the network cable into your computer
7. Then plug the other end of the cord into one of the other available ports.

Please note: The Residential Networking Registration User Manuals under "Internet" on the linked page provide further instructions that differ depending on your Mac or PC operating system.