Requirements for Network Access: Windows and Macintosh

Before you begin the Network Registration process, (Windows: wired and wireless/ Mac: wired and wireless) please be sure your computer meets the following requirements.

Operating System, tested and supported by ILS:

• Windows XP  - including SP3
• Windows VISTA
• Macintosh 10.x  (update to 10.5.x before arriving on campus is recommended) 

Network Card:

A functioning ethernet network card, (necessary for all connections in dorm rooms and other SNAP jacks campus-wide) A functioning wireless network card (necessary to access wireless services where available)

**Network cards may be purchased and installed at Computer Sales and Service located at 110 Russell St. Call x6376 for details

Bates Username and Password:

• You need a current Bates Username and Password to connect to the Bates Network

Supported Web Browsers:

• Firefox: 1.5, 2.x
• Internet Explorer: 6.x
• Safari - Mac only (has been tested, but not supported)

Anti-Virus Program Installed, Updated and Turned On:

You must have Sophos, Norton's,  McAfee's, or other type of Anti-Virus program installed on your machine. ILS provides Sophos Anti-Virus free of charge to all Bates users.

• If you do not have an Anti-Virus program installed on your computer, we've prepared a helpsheet for Installing and configuring Sophos Anti-virus. (Windows/Mac)

Windows Update (Windows only):

You must install all current critical updates available for Windows.

We've prepared a Helpsheet to guide you through process of Updating Windows XP.

Your Windows Automatic Updates needs to be turned ON. We've prepared a Helpsheet to guide you through the process of Turning On Automatic Updates.

Connecting to the Bates Network:

After meeting all the above requirements, you are ready to Register your Computer on the Network (Windows: wired and wireless/ Mac: wired and wireless).

During the Registration Process, you may be prompted to run Updates again until completed. Temporary access is given to connect to the various anti-virus and Microsoft Windows Updates web sites to accomplish the updates to achieve full network access.