System Requirements:

To connect to the KSC network you’ll need:
Hardware:

• An Ethernet card; the HelpDesk offers free network card installation service on a first-come first-served basis.
• A data cable with an RJ45 connector. Computer Connections in the Young Student Center sells these.
• A 40 Gigabyte (Gb) hard drive with enough space to install McAfee and Cisco Clean Access Agent. (For extra storage the ITG recommends Flash/USB drives, which are available at Computer Connections.)
• 512 Megabytes (Mb) of random access memory (RAM).
• Recommended: A wireless network card for laptops so students can use the public wireless networks available on campus. (Students are not allowed to configure a personal wireless network in their rooms as it creates an insecure access point to the campus network. Please read the CNUP for details.)

Software:

• Microsoft 2000, XP, or Mac OS X
• McAfee anti-virus software is required computer software, and is included on this CD. On campus students will not be able to access the computer network available in the residence halls without McAfee.
• Cisco Clean Access Agent software is required computer software, and is included on this CD.
• Students should bring any software installation CDs and manuals to campus with them. Having the original software on hand makes it easier to troubleshoot problems or rebuild system components in the event of a computer crash.
• First year students should inquire about software needs for their intended major with the discipline’s administration
• Recommended:
  • Office Suite software; including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access (Students are eligible for academic discounts on software through the KSC bookstore).
  • Spybot and Ad-Aware, which are included on this CD.

Move on to Step 2 of Get Connected!