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1.
A Computer |
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A
pentium 233 MHz PC with Windows 98/ME/NT/XP
or Macintosh Power PC with OS 7.5.3
and Open Transport.
64 MB of RAM and 50 MB of free hard drive space
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2.
Ethernet Card |
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An
ethernet card looks much like a modem, but
the plug area is slightly larger than a modem
plug. An ethernet card will usually also
have two lights next to the plug.
This is where the internet data is accepted
into the computer via a network cable from
your wireless modem (4.)
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3.
Wireless Antenna |
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Depending
on the proximity of the Rural Communications
Highspeed Wireless tower in your area, you
may recieve the external antenna or the internal
antenna which is mounted on a window. Both
are pointed towards the highspeed tower.
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4.
Wireless Modem |
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This
piece of equipment translates data coming from
the wireless antenna (3.) and routes information
into your ethernet card (2.) via a network
cable.
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Optional
Equipment - Firewall |
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Rural
Communications recommends a firewall. You can
either install a software firewall or a hardware
firewall. Firewalls block hackers from accessing
your computer through your highspeed internet
connection.
Note: A firewall should be used
with EVERY broadband connection.
Recommended Software Firewall:
Download ZoneAlarm Pro
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Optional
Equipment - Wireless Network Router* |
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If you
have multiple computers or maybe an extra laptop
and want to set up anywhere in your home, or
just be mobile, think about a wireless network
router.
Recommended site for Wireless
Networking:
www.linksys.com
*Rural Communications can help you with your
Wireless Networking Needs as well. |
