Connect to the Network

THE GORDON NETWORK
Each office, classroom and residence hall room is linked through a fiber optic Ethernet network. In addition, there are 20 wireless access points across campus. In order to connect to the network, your computer must have a Ethernet card installed. To connect to wireless (optional), you computer must have wireless capabilities.

Before you attempt to connect to the Gordon network, you must have Anti-virus installed and up to date and you must have all system updates installed and up to date.

In addition, your computer must meet the following minimum standards:

Windows:

• At least 512MB of memory
• CD Drive
• Ethernet Card (required to connect to the campus network)
• Windows XP Home or Professional

Macintosh:

• MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Pro, PowerBook G4, iBook G4, eMac, G5, G4
  
• At least 512MB of memory
• CD drive
• Mac OS X 10.3 or higher

25' Ethernet cables are available at the Gordon bookstore or can be purchased at any office or computer retailer.

For detailed instructions on connecting your Windows or Macintosh computer to the network, please choose one of the Downloads to the right. You can also call CET at x4500 or bring your computer to Jenks 317 for assistance.