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Semesters 1-4 Lab Configuration

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Standard System Requirements for Classrooms
  PC Macintosh
Operating System Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 Mac OS 7.5
Internet Browser Netscape 4.6.1 or Internet Explorer 5.1*, with Java, JavaScript, and Style Sheets enabled Netscape 4.6.1 or Internet Explorer 5.1*, with Java, JavaScript, and Style Sheets enabled
Plug-ins MacroMedia Shockwave ‡ MacroMedia Flash 4.0‡ RealPlayer G2 ‡ MacroMedia Shockwave ‡ MacroMedia Flash 4.0‡ RealPlayer G2 ‡
Processor Pentium running at 166 MHz Power PC running at 150 MHz
RAM 32 MB RAM (more preferred) 64 MB RAM
Free Disk Space 10MB
10MB
Display 800x600, 256 colours 800x600, 256 colours
Ethernet 10Base T Ethernet Card 10Base T Ethernet Card
Other Hardware Mouse, Speakers or Headphones, Sound Card Mouse, Speakers or Headphones

*MS Internet Explorer 5.0 can be used, but requires installation of the Java virtual-machine patch msjavx86.exe. This can be downloaded at http://www.microsoft.com/java/vm/dl_vm40.htm

‡ Available on the Web

Standard Equipment Requirements For Skills-based Labs
Equipment Amount/Number Required
Computer systems with the following components:
  • Windows 95 or Mac OS 7.5
  • Terminal emulation software
  • 10Base T Ethernet Network Interface Card
  • Netscape Navigator 4.6.1 or Internet Explorer 5.1
  • Available COM port/serial port
 5
Cisco 1721 router 5
Cisco WS-C2950-24 switch 2
LAN Hubs (SNMP management capabilities not required) 4
Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet UTP cables ** Approximately 50 metres (150 ft) per student
Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet connectors ** 12 per student (Semester 1 class)
Category 5 crimping tools, wire cutters, and punch-down tools 6 sets per class (based on 30 students per class)
Cable tester (can range from simple continuity tester to a tester that can check total throughput of the cable) 1 per class
568B Standard patch panels 6
19-inch communication racks, inter-connected by cable tray 2
AUI to RJ45 Transceivers 6

** Consumables - recurring costs for Semester 1 class

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