NEMRC Hardware Specifications
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End users are encouraged to use NEMRC as a source for hardware information. NEMRC can facilitate your hardware purchases and provide maintenance and network support.
The minimum configuration for the main system unit is:
- PC computer
- Windows XP Professional / Windows 7 Professional
- 1 GB of RAM (minimum)
- 200MB of available disk space (minimum)
- Online features require Internet access with at least a 56kbps connection. DSL, Cable or other broadband preferred.
For more information on NEMRC supported versions of Windows go to our Windows Compatibility page.
NEMRC does not recommend wireless networking.
Additional items required are:
- An uninterruptible power supply (UPS). A UPS is used to protect your computer from power outages and power fluctuations.
- Surge protection on networking cabling, and/or phone lines to prevent lightning strikes to electronics.
- A modem compatible with PcAnywhere communications program.
- Network Interface Card for additional connectivity (usually standard)
Recommended items are:
- Flash drive/memory stick for data backup (2GB or more)
- Anti-virus Software with definition updating capacity
- Latest operating system patches from the Internet
The following is a sample configuration:
- Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor or 1.60 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache
- 1 GB of RAM
- 17 inch LCD Color Monitor
- Windows XP Professional
- APC Back-UPS ES USB 750VA with TEL &COAX 120V
- Surge Arrest Notebook Pro c8 with Telephone and Network Protection 100-240V
- US Robotics 56k internal modem
- HP 1200se printer with printer cable
- 2GB USB Flash Drive
- Norton Anti-virus Software
- PcAnywhere Communication Software
