I. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

• Cat5 network cable long enough to reach Computer and will have an
  RJ45 Plug on both ends (see pictures below).
  
  
  
              
  The Connectors
  
  Here is a brief description of the RJ45 connector. The Rj45 connector looks a lot like the standard
  telephone connector which is called an RJ11. The RJ45 is larger than the RJ11 because the RJ45
  has room for 8 conductors where the RJ11 has room for only conductors. See the photos of the
  two connectors below.  The RJ11 is on the left and the RJ45 is on the right.
  
  
     RJ11          and              RJ45
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  A Network Card
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

II. Required Software

Current Microsoft Updates (i.e. Windows XP SP2 and newer updates or current updates for your operating system)
These updates will be installed once connected to the internet by Computing Services.

Current Anti-Virus Software (i.e. Norton Anti-Virus, McAfee, AVG etc.)

• You will not be allowed on the network without current anti-virus software.
• If you do not have Anti-Virus Software, contact the help desk 359-3948 ext. 214 for possible solutions.

III. To schedule an appointment

Call Computing Services Help Desk at Extension 1214 to schedule at time to setup your internet connection.
You must be present while the technician is in your room.