Computer Services Network Policy

Did You Know???

Northampton Community College provides Network Connections in the Library Media Tower and its residence facilities. Wireless access is also available in the Library, the outdoor lounge area between Richardson Hall and College Center, between Penn Hall and College Center, the Quad, Laub Lounge, Founders, Hartzell, Communications Halls, the Wedge (Monroe campus) as well the café and student services.

NCC-SUN grants basic Internet access only; for example:

· Standard Web traffic - port 80

· Standard secure sockets layer (SSL) traffic - Port 443

Hardware/Software Requirements

Students are responsible for providing their own computers. To use NCC-SUN, student computers must have the following hardware and software:

· Windows XP with Service Pack 2, Mac OS 10, or higher

· Correctly installed 10/100 megabyte Ethernet network interface card

· Standard Ethernet category 5 cable

· For Wireless users, a correctly installed 802.11b Wi-Fi card

· Correctly installed TCP/IP protocol set for DHCP

· Current anti-virus software

· Obtain most recent drivers for NIC (network interface card)

Support

NCC is not responsible for the above requirements. Except for verifying correct network settings, NCC does not provide any type of support or repair services for student-owned computers. NCC staff cannot modify or attempt to repair a non-functioning computer. All repairs are the responsibility of the student. Also, NCC is not responsible for the security of the data on student computers. Students are responsible for securing their computer with the latest software patches for their operating system and applications, including anti-virus updates.