Shippensburg University ResNet

Our minimum requirements have been updated for the Fall 2008 / Spring 2009 semesters.
If your PC or laptop does not meet the minimum requirements, we cannot guarantee ResNet access and we cannot guarantee Help Desk support in getting your device connected.

Special Alert!

Please be advised that computers running Windows 95, 98 or Windows ME are NOT permitted to connect to ResNet.

The minimum allowed operating system is Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed. Windows 2000 will be permitted to connect, but ResNet will only offer limited support for this operating system.

Buying a new PC or Laptop? Make sure it is Windows Vista capable!
Windows Vista is is the latest operating system from Microsoft- can your new computer run it?
Check out the following resources to learn more:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/default.aspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx

Click here for additional information on buying a new PC or Laptop!

New! Our requirements now say "Modern Processor."
With the introduction of Dual Core processors, it can be difficult to understand what you'll need.
We've prepared an informative Processor Guide to assist you in selecting the right processor.

Minimum Requirements

PCs and Laptops	Mac
Modern Processor (CPU) Windows XP: 512 MB of Ram (1 GB is recommended) Windows Vista: 1 GB of Ram 10 GB free hard drive space CD-Rom Drive Operating System: Windows XP with Service Pack 2 10/100 mbps Ethernet Card	512 MB Ram (1 GB is recommended) 10 GB free hard drive space CD-Rom Drive Operating System: OS X (10.1 or higher) 10/100 mbps Ethernet Card

PCs and Laptops	Mac
Modern Processor (CPU) Windows XP: 512 MB of Ram (1 GB is recommended) Windows Vista: 1 GB of Ram 10 GB free hard drive space CD-Rom Drive Operating System: Windows XP with Service Pack 2 10/100 mbps Ethernet Card Wireless Ethernet Card supporting the 802.11B or G standard.	512 MB Ram (1 GB is recommended) 10 GB free hard drive space CD-Rom Drive Operating System: OS X (10.1 or higher) 10/100 mbps Ethernet Card Wireless Ethernet Card supporting the 802.11B or G standard.

To take full advantage of ResNet, make sure your computer meets our recommended hardware requirements:

Recommended Requirements

PCs and Laptops	Mac
Modern Processor (CPU) 2 GB of Ram 20 GB or more free hard drive space DVD-RW or CD-RW Drive Operating System: Windows Vista or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 10/100 mbps Ethernet Card	2 GB of Ram 20 GB or more free hard drive space DVD-RW or CD/RW Drive Operating System: OS X (10.1 or higher) 10/100 mbps Ethernet Card

PCs and Laptops	Mac
Modern Processor (CPU) 2 GB of Ram 20 GB or more free hard drive space DVD-RW or CD-RW Drive Operating System: Windows Vista or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 Windows Vista Capable (Premium Ready recommended) 10/100 mbps Ethernet Card Wireless Ethernet Card (802.11B/G standard)	2 GB of Ram 20 GB or more free hard drive space DVD-RW or CD/RW Drive Operating System: OS X (10.1 or higher) 10/100 mbps Ethernet Card Wireless Ethernet Card (802.11B/G standard)

Make sure your computer also meets our Software Requirements!

	When connecting to ResNet Standard, students must provide their own category 5 data cable with RJ45 connectors, usually called a "Ethernet" cable. This is the cable that connects the jack located on Ethernet card to the ResNet jack. The ResNet Ethernet jack is by the student desk and is labeled "data".
	Although each room is provided with a surge-protected power source, residents may also wish to connect equipment to a surge-protected power strip for added protection.
	ResNet staff cannot recommend brands or install hardware (including network cards).
	A modem is NOT an Ethernet card, nor can it be used in place of one on the ResNet networks.
	A phone cable is NOT an Ethernet cable, nor can it be used to connect to the ResNet networks.