Before You
Start, understand that
DSL works a bit different than dial-up access. This page gives
you the information you need to begin the process of getting
connected to DSL. For optimum use of DSL from us, we recommend
these system configurations. The first section is a list of the
hardware and software you'll need.
Make sure you have the following items available before you
start your DSL installation:
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Recommended
PC System Configuration
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Recommended
Macintosh System Configuration
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- Intel or
equivalent Pentium MMX or Pentium II at 133 MHz or
faster
- Windows 95/98 or
Windows NT 4.0/2000
- Memory
Requirement: -Windows 95-98 - 32 MB -Windows NT
4.0/2000 - 64 MB
- Hard drive with
200 MB available
- Super VGA monitor
(800X600 pixels) at 64K colors or more
- 10 base-T Ethernet
Adapter
- CD ROM
- Microsoft TCP/IP
stack
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- PowerPC 604E at
120 MHz or higher
- Mac OS System 7.5
or higher
- Memory
Requirement: 32 MB
- Hard drive with
200 MB available
- Thousands of
colors or greater
- 10 base-T Ethernet
Adapter
- CD ROM
- Mac TCP 2
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You'll need
to have an Ethernet Adapter installed in your computer and
configured (this is not included with sign-up). Also known
as a "10 Base T Network Interface Card" and can be
purchased online or from stores that sell computer
equipment, such as Circuit City, or Best Buy, e.t.c. When
you purchase an Ethernet Adapter, you have a few
installation options:
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Take
your computer to a local computer store to have the
adapter installed.
It really is
easier than it sounds, but if you have questions about any
of the system requirements for DSL, please contact
us, We'll be happy to help.
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