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| Minimum cable modem requirements for PC and Macintosh: |
| Operating System: |
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Windows 7 |
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Windows 2000, XP |
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Windows Vista |
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Macintosh System OS X or higher |
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| Processor Speed: |
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Pentium-class 75 MHz minimum
(166 MHz or higher recommended, required for Windows 2000) |
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PowerPC, iMac 100 MHz minimum
(166 MHz or higher recommended) |
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| Other: |
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CD-ROM |
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Available IRQ interrupt port |
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SVGA screen with 256 colors |
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64 MB RAM |
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90 MB free hard drive space |
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Cable outlet within five feet of computer
(additional outlet work may incur additional charges) |
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1 available electrical outlet near computer for cable modem
(existing computer needs are not included) |
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Working Ethernet connection with RJ45 connector, or USB connection. (Thames Valley Communications will install a fully operational Network Interface Card (NIC) if your computer does not already have one) |
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TCP/IP communications stack software installed. TVC will only install, service, and support a connection on a stand alone computer not connected to a home network, at the time of installation. Operating System installation CDs or diskettes must be available for the service installation. |
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| Does your computer meet our qualification requirements? |
| Click here and download our worksheet to find out. |
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| Cable Modem Installation: |
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Thames Valley Communications will completely install a Motorola Surfboard Cable Modem in your home for you to begin using ($50 to purchase this modem or $3 per month to rent it), including a fully operational Network Interface Card (NIC) if your computer does not already have one. If you are using your own modem, it must be Docsis compliant modem to work. |
