Hardware and software requirements

• There are no minimum hardware specifications; however a network card is required for connection to the network.
• Minimum operating systems: Windows XP (any edition), Windows Vista (any edition), Mac OS 10.x. **Note - Windows XP must have service pack 2 installed. For more information regarding service pack 2 or other Windows updates, visit Microsoft's web site at www.microsoft.com. Other operating systems are not considered for connection this year.
• The operating system must have all current security patches and service packs.
• Required virus applications: PC: McAfee Virus Scan Enterprise version 8.0i, Mac: Virex - the required version is available at no cost from Wittenberg. Download the installation files.
• McAfee anti-virus software must be installed with all current updates. After installation, run the Update Program option to add updates and receive the latest virus updates.
• Required anti-spyware application: Download and install Microsoft's Anti-Spyware software.
• Only student, faculty, staff or guest laptop or desktop computers (Windows and Mac) are currently eligible for connection to the network.

Ineligible items

• Wireless data access points, switches, routers or other hardware that changes the configuration of Wittenberg's physical network
• No server version operating systems or applications are permitted.
• Game systems
• This list is not comprehensive; for information about a particular device, contact the Solution Center.

This document last reviewed April 12, 2007.