Following is a list of system requirements for internet access. If you are replacing or purchasing a new computer, review our recommended systems. If you are interested in cable internet access review the hardware requirements and fees below.

Minimum System Requirement
Recommended Systems
Recommended Peripheral Equipment
Cable Internet - Additional Hardware and Fees

Minimum System Requirements

PC:

• Windows 95
• Pentium 100
• 16 Megs of RAM
• 40 Megs of available storage
• Modem (14.4kbps data or greater) with telephone connection
• Ethernet Card (if using Cable Internet Access)
• Win3.x & DOS - Use with Cable Internet Access
  While we will not formally support DOS nor Win3.x, it is possible to use Cable Internet on these computers. For DOS you need to load a network driver for the Ethernet card and then load your TCP/IP stack on top of the driver, similar to loading a modem driver with PPP then TCP/IP for dial-up access. Yet, to achieve the full benefit of Cable Internet, you will need a Win95 or Win98 computer meeting the minimum requirements.

MAC:

• System 7.5 or higher
• PowerPC or better (including all PowerPC)
• 16 Megs of RAM
• 40 Megs of available storage
• Modem (14.4kbps data or greater) with telephone connection
• Ethernet Card (if using Cable Internet Access)

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Recommended Systems


PC:

• Windows 98
• Pentium II 266 or greater
• 32 Megs of RAM or greater
• 200 Megs of FREE hard drive space
• V.90 modem with telephone connection
• Sound Card and speakers
  
• CD-ROM
• Ethernet equipped or an Open PCI or ISA slot
• 3Com Ethernet Card (if using Cable Internet Access)

MAC:

• System 8.5 or higher
• PowerPC 603 or greater (G3 recommended)
• 32 Megs of RAM or greater
• 200 MB of FREE hard drive space
• V.90 modem with telephone connection
• CD-ROM
• Ethernet Equipped (if not, contact GO Concepts for options)
• Asante Ethernet Card (if using Cable Internet Access)

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Recommended peripheral equipment

• Microphone (head set may be more efficient)
• Video Card
• Internet Video Camera
• Internet telephone
• Video Email capability

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Cable Internet Access
Additional Hardware Requirements and Fees


Cable Modem

• 3 Com CMX and HomeConnect, Motorola SB4100, External
  
• Lease from the City of Lebanon - $5.00 per month,
  or purchase from GO Concepts.

PC Ethernet Cards:

MAC Ethernet Cards:

Ethernet Accessories: Hubs

Ethernet Accessories: Cables

Coaxial Cables: Splitters

Coaxial Cables: RG6 Patch Cords

Surge Protector/Power Strip

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56K access applies
only to modems supporting K56Flex & V.90 technology
(x2 upgraded to V.90
is acceptable)

Current FCC regulations limit the data rate of phone lines to 53K.