How do I get connected via my residence hall room ethernet port?
• You need to provide your own computer. It can be any computer with a network capable operating system like Windows, Linux, or an Apple Macintosh. It can be either a standard workstation or a laptop. Minimum requirements are at: http://www.washington.edu/computing/software/uwick/requirements.html Ethernet card • You need an Ethernet card to communicate through the University’s network. • If you have a standard Windows-based PC, you will need to see your computer documentation to find out which type of Ethernet card to buy. (We recommend a high quality card, for example, a 3Com Etherlink XL.) • If you have a recent Macintosh computer, including the iMac or the iBook, then the Ethernet card is probably built-in. You will still need a cable and the UWICK software (see UW Internet Connectivity Kit below). • If you have a laptop or an older Macintosh computer, the type of Ethernet card you need varies with your computer. We recommend you contact a computer retailer to get the specifics. Te
