System Requirements
In order to access Unwired Wireless Internet you will need to ensure your own desktop or laptop computer meet the following minimum system requirements:
Wireless Modem
| Windows® | Macintosh | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows® 98 and above (includes support for Windows® Vista^) |
Mac® OS 9 and above |
| Computer | Pentium® II or higher | Power PC® or higher |
| RAM | 32MB of RAM or higher | 32MB of RAM or higher |
| Free Hard Disc Space | 10MB of available Hard Disk Space | 10MB of available Hard Disk Space |
| Other Drives | CD drive | CD drive |
| Connection | Ethernet or USB modem^ | Ethernet modem only |
^ USB modems require Windows® 98, Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Windows Vista is not supported.
Wireless Card
| Windows® | Macintosh | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows® 2000 and above (includes support for Windows® Vista^) |
Not Supported |
| Computer | Pentium® II or higher | |
| RAM | 32MB of RAM or higher | |
| Free Hard Disc Space | 10MB of available Hard Disk Space | |
| Other Drives | CD drive | |
| Connection | Type II PCMCIA Slot |
The Wireless modem connects to your computer via a USB or Ethernet port. These ports are usually located at the back of the computer. You need to check which of these you have free on your computer. Apple Macintosh computers will only connect with an Ethernet modem.
Ethernet
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USB
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| The Wireless card connects to your laptop via a type II PCMCIA slot. This port is usually located on the right or left hand side of your laptop. |
Type II PCMCIA
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