RESNet Info

What is it:
The University of Hartford has installed fiber optic cabling, wiring, and telecommunications equipment to all of the student residences on the main campus. All students have their own high speed Ethernet connection to the Campus Network and the Internet via 10 base T (twisted pair) jacks in their rooms. Over 130 miles of fiber-optic cable and high capacity wiring are used to provide one data connection per student in each bedroom. The completed project provides 100 megabit per second (Mbs) twisted-pair Ethernet for each PC or Macintosh connected. 

What you need to access our Network:
Our network is designed to work with both IBM and Macintosh compatible computers. While the University of Hartford makes no brand preference for students when purchasing a new computer, we do have some guidelines for performance to ensure suitable compatibility with our Ethernet network in the Residences. Please take a look at the minimum system configuration we recommend.

ANTI-VIRUS and WINDOWS/SOFTWARE updates REQUIRED to be on our network:
Visit this website which details maintenance requirements to keep your computer updated and safeguarded.

PC’s (IBM Compatible): 

If you already own a PC, the minimum configuration is:
 

• Intel Pentium III 700 or equivalent CPU
• 256mb system memory
• 10.0gb hard drive
• Super VGA, color, 800x600 (or higher) resolution monitor
• Video Card with 8MB video memory
• Windows 2000
• Windows compatible Ethernet card with a CAT5 interface (also known as 10-Base-T or RJ45)
• CAT5 Ethernet cable 20 feet long

If you are planning to buy a new PC, the minimum configuration we recommend is:
 

• Intel Pentium 4  2.0GHz or equivalent CPU
• 256MB system memory
• 40GB hard drive
• Super VGA, color, 1024x768 (or higher) resolution monitor
• Video Card with 32MB video memory
• Windows Windows XP
• Windows compatible Ethernet card with a CAT5 interface (also known as 10-Base-T or RJ45)
• CAT5 Ethernet cable 20 feet long

Optional:

• Laser Printer or Color Ink Jet Printer
• Multimedia (DVD, Sound Card, Speakers)

Apple/Macintosh:  

If you already own a Macintosh, the minimum configuration:

• G4 Mac
• MAC OS 10.0 (or higher)
• 256 MB system memory
• 40 GB hard drive
• 14” Color Display
• Ethernet card with a CAT5 interface (also known as 10-Base-T or RJ45)
• CAT5 Ethernet cable 20 feet long

If you are planning to buy a new Macintosh, the configuration we recommend is:

• iMAC, G4 or better
• 256mb system memory
• 40gb hard drive
• 17” Color Display
• Built-in Ethernet with a CAT5 interface (also known as 10-Base-T or RJ45)
• Twisted Pair Ethernet patch cable 20 feet long
• MAC OS 9.0 (or higher)

Optional:

• Laser Printer or Color Ink Jet Printer
• Multimedia (DVD, Sound Card, Speakers)

Note: It is quite possible to get away with less than the above configurations; however, performance will suffer and the Computer Support Center will not be able to provide support. Students should plan ahead so that their computer will last throughout their years attending the University of Hartford.