Computer Services | Minimum Requirements

On Campus Network Access

All dorm rooms and apartments are equipt with at least one 100mb network connection. A 10/100Base-T Ethernet card is required for access to the network from on-campus network ports.

Wireless is avalable in many locations on campus. Please check out our wireless overview page for specific information on locations and types of wireless supported.

Off Campus Resource Access

NPU strongly recommends using a broadband connection (cable or DSL) for accessing online resources such as blackboard and webadvisor.

Windows Based Computers

Windows XP Home or Pro with SP3 and all current "critical updates" installed.

Windows Vista (any version) with all current "critical updates" installed.

Current Anti-Virus must be installed and be up to date.

Internet Explorer 7.0 or 8.0 installed.

Automatic Updates should be set to automatically update the system.

Turning on the Windows firewall is recommended for a higher level of security.

Macintosh Based Computers

Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5 with all current security updates.

Current Anti-Virus must be installed and be up to date.

Safari or FireFox.

Last Updated: April 2009