All traditional, non-traditional, and part-time students have the option to have their personally owned notebook computers (not purchased through the Mount) certified to run on the Mount’s wireless network.
Please Note: Notebook computers purchased through the Mount's notebook computer selection Web page are configured to meet current manufacturer recommended hardware specifications to support all current Mount licensed software.
Non-Mount Purchased Notebook Computer Specifications for the 2008-2009 Academic Year
| Intel and AMD Process-based Notebook Computers |
| Operating system |
Microsoft Windows XP Operating Systems including Home Edition, Professional Edition or Media Center edition or MS Vista versions (with all current service packs, security and critical updates installed).
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| Removable drive/storage |
CD-RW or CD-RW/DVD
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| Wireless radio card |
Minimum internal or external IEEE 802.11G or B/G.
The following are known Internal Wireless Radio Cards and Drivers that work with the Mount's Wireless Hot Spot network:
Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 with driver versions: 1.2.1.11 and 1.2.3.14.
Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 with driver versions: 9.0.4.13, 9.0.4.17 and 9.0.4.27.
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 ABG with driver version: 10.1.0.13.
Intel PRO/Wireless 2915 ABG with driver versions: 9.0.1.13, 9.0.4.17 and 9.0.0.61.
All other drivers may experience problems and cannot be guaranteed to work with our Wireless Hotspot network as they have not been fully tested by MSJ ISS staff. If you have questions on other wireless cards or versions not listed above, please contact the ISS Help Desk at 513-244-HELP (4357)
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| Internet connection options |
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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| AntiVirus software |
Anti-virus (A/V) software is required to be installed with up-to-date virus definitions. MacAfee or Symantec A/V software are two very good programs. If you don’t have an anti-virus program installed on your notebook computer, freeware anti-virus can be obtained by browsing to http://free.grisoft.com
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| Recommended applications software |
Microsoft Office 2007 with all current services packs, security and critical updates. (Student may purchase a student version from the Mount’s MS Campus agreement from the ISS Helpdesk. Call for current pricing and availability
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Apple Notebook Computers
Visit the Apple Web page for College of Mount St. Joseph educational purchase options. |
| Operating system |
Minimum OS X 10.4.X "Tiger" with all current service packs, security updates installed.
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| System memory* |
2 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 G or B/G
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| Recommended screen size |
15” or 17” screen size recommended for new purchase
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| Apple Care warranty* |
Recommend a 3 -year AppleCare option for new purchase
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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 2008 for MAC with all current services packs, security and critical updates. (Student may purchase a student version from the Mount’s MS Campus agreement from the ISS Helpdesk. Call for current pricing and availability.
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| AntiVirus software |
Anti-virus (A/V) software is required to be installed with up-to-date virus definitions. MacAfee or Symantec A/V software are two very good programs. If you don’t have an anti-virus program installed on your notebook computer, freeware anti-virus can be obtained by browsing to http://free.grisoft.com
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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.
Below is the link that lists all the Anti-Virus software compliant with the Mount's network security software (Cisco Clean Access) that automatically gets loaded to your personally owned notebook computer the first time you connect to the MSJ Hotspot wireless network. Connect to the Mount's security software site.
Supported Anti-virus software that is compatible with Clean access can be found by visiting Cisco Systems' page.
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 in providing immediate data back-ups. 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.
First time procedure for part-time, adult learners and graduate students connecting to the MSJ Hotspot Wireless Network:
With the correctly configured notebook computer outlined above, complete the following steps. (A one-time process for the first connection to the MSJ Hotspot network)
- Select the Start button.
- Select connect to, in the Start window.
- Select the wireless network connection.
- Select Wireless Networks.
- Select MSJ Hotspot.
- Select Connect to in the lower right hand corner of window.
A connection window will come up as the notebook computer attempts to connect tot the MSJ Hotspot network. If successful, the process will indicted the connection is complete. If you are having connect problems contact the ISS Helpdesk at 244-HELP (4557).
For traditional students, contact the ISS Help Desk at (513) 244-HELP (4357) to schedule an appointment to have your non-Mount purchased computer evaluated and certified and have the MSJ purchase computer price removed from your student account.