Mount students have the option to use their personally owned notebook computers on the Mount’s wireless network.
Non-Mount Purchased Notebook Computer Specifications for the 2011-2012 Academic Year
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Minimum requirements - Windows based (Intel & AMD Processor) Notebook Computers
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Acceptable MS Operating systems
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Microsoft Windows XP Operating Systems including Home Edition, Professional Edition or Media Center edition, MS Vista – all versions, MS 7 – all versions (with all current service packs, security and critical updates installed.
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Wireless radio card
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Minimum internal or external IEEE 802.11N or B/G/N.
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Internet connection options
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Built-in V90 56K Modem and/or high-speed Ethernet ports are also recommended for off-campus connection to the Internet.
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Anti-virus software
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Anti-virus (AV) software is required to be installed with up-to-date virus definitions. For a complete list of compatible AV software, please see below.
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Warranty and ADP Insurance Recommendations
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Recommend an extended warranty and accidental damage protection Insurance. National Student Services, Inc is one insurance company that we have found that offers a very good damage, fire and theft insurance on computers and other electronics that you may want to protect while you are here at the Mount.
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Recommended applications software
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Microsoft Office with all current services packs, security and critical updates.
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Minimum Requirements - Apple Notebook Computers
Click here to visit the Apple Web page for College of Mount St. Joseph educational purchase options.
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| Operating system |
Minimum OS X 10.4.X "Tiger" with all current service packs, security updates installed.
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| System memory* |
4 GB memory minimum
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| Removable drive/storage |
CD-RW or CD-RW/DVD
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| Wireless radio card |
Minimum Apple AirPort card IEEE 802.11 N or G/N
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| Recommended screen size |
15” or 17” screen size recommended for new purchase
(Graphic Design Majors)
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| Internet connection options |
Built-in V90 56K modem and/or high-speed Ethernet ports are recommended for off-campus communications.
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| Recommended application software |
MS Office Suite MAC with all current services packs, security and critical updates.
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| AntiVirus software |
Anti-virus (A/V) software is required to be installed with up-to-date virus definitions. For a complete list of compatible AV software, please see below.
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* Denotes recommendations for Graphic Design majors who are making a new notebook purchase.
Anti-Virus software is required on all computers connecting to the MSJ Wireless Network.
The Mount’s security software, the Cisco NAC Agent will be automatically downloaded to your personally owned notebook computer the first time you connect to the MSJ Hotspot wireless network.
Anti-virus software for Windows systems that is compatible with Cisco NAC Agent can be found by viewing the link Cisco NAC AV/AS Products.
Anti-virus software for Macintosh systems that is compatible with Cisco NAC Agent can be found by viewing the link Cisco NAC Mac OS X AV/AS Products.
In addition, the Mount offers Microsoft Forefront Anti-virus software for Windows-based systems at no cost to currently registered students.
Portable external storage recommendations
Flash Drives (also known as Thumb Drives or Memory Keys) that plug-in through the notebook computer’s USB port are a quick and reliable solution for immediate data back-up. We highly recommend the use of USB-type portable external storage devices for back-up and storage of your critical projects and course assignments.
CD-R, CD-RW along with DVD-R and DVD-RW disks are also a good portable storage medium to use for back-up and storage of critical projects and course assignments. Caution: CD and DVD media can be damaged by heat. We recommend that CD/DVDs are not left in cars on warm days or placed on any appliance that generates heat.
If you are have connection problems or general questions, please contact the ISS Helpdesk at 244-HELP (4357).