The University has installed a firewall to block unsolicited traffic from coming into the campus network. The NIC you purchase must run 1OBaseT terminating in an RJ45 jack. It is the responsibility of the student to have the NIC and its software drivers installed. Information Systems processes these applications as they arrive, therefore, the earlier your application is received, the sooner you will be able to connect to HawkNet. After your application is approved, a tech- nician will connect a cable to the network in your room.
Laptops require special network adapters.
These adapters are often different for each portable computer. It is the responsibility of the student to purchase the appropriate adapter along with the supporting software drivers. The HawkNet connection must be 1OBaseT terminating in an RJ45 jack. We require that you meet these minimum specifi- cations but you may exceed them if you wish. We have chosen the IBM ThinkPad notebook computer for its reliability, performance, and stable presence in the business community.