Also, there may be times when you will be asked to insert the CD-ROM at places other than indicated in these instructions. If this occurs, follow the instructions displayed. Residence hall residents are encouraged to use the in-room Ethernet connections. A modem allows you to communicate with other computers over a standard phone line. If you have or plan to get an external modem, it is very important to have or get a high quality modem cable.
Older cables use a limited number of wires to send information between the modem and the computer.
If you have an internal modem a modem cable is not needed. Remember that a PPP connection only gives you connectivity to Tulane's campus network which in-turn gives you access to the Internet. If you have questions or need assistance please call the Tulane Help Desk at 862-8888 . Note, if you plan to setup connectivity using both a modem and a network adapter, then you will need to have the current Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack installed. As a general rule, it would be advisable to get and install the current Service Pack.