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| system requirements | test page | frequently asked questions |
It's easy to participate in Lehigh's Distance Education program. If you are already on the web, a few plug-ins are all you need. Please review the list below to see if you have what you need.
Please note that this is a minimum list. If your configuration does not meet these requirements, we cannot guarantee that the streaming media will work correctly on your computer.
| Hardware requirements | To check hardware settings |
|---|---|
| 233 MHZ Intel PentiumII processor | Start > Control Panel > System > Double click to open System Properties Panel > Click General Tab (You can find your processor and RAM settings here.) |
| 128 Meg of RAM. The more the better | |
| A high-speed connection (Broadband - DSL or cable modem) is required. [NOTE: Contact the Office of Distance Education if broadband is not available in your area.] | Start > Control Panel > Phone and Modem Options > Click Modem Tab (You will find your modem setting here.) |
| A reliable Internet Service Provider | |
| 16-bit or better sound card and speakers | Generally computers with PentiumII processors or higher support 16-bit sound card and 16-bit resolution. Go to our test page to check your systems. |
| 65,000 colors (16-bit) or better video display card | |
| Printer – color or BW, ink jet or laser |
Please note these instructions to find your hardware settings are based on a system running Windows XP. There may be slight navigational differences to get to the appropriate menu if you are running Windows 95/98/ME/2000.
| Software requirements | To check software settings |
| Windows 98, ME, NT Services Pack 4 or later, or XP | Start > Control Panel > System > Double click to open System Properties Panel > Click General Tab (You can find your current Operational System right on the top.) |
| Firefox[download]
or Internet Explorer [download] |
Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs (Double click to view the list of software that is on your computer.) * PowerPoint Viewer: It is for users who don’t have Microsoft PowerPoint; It allows you to view PowerPoint presentations over the Internet. ** Word Viewer: It is for users who don’t have Word. It is a freeware product that allows you to view and print Word documents. |
| Basic Real Player
[download] ** Real Players for both Windows and Mac are available for download from Real's web site. |
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| Adobe Acrobat Reader [download] | |
| PowerPoint or PowerPoint Viewer* [download] | |
| Word or Word Viewer** [download] |
For either synchronous (live) streaming or asynchronous (on-demand) streaming participation, you must have a high-speed Internet connection, such as a corporate T1 line, a cable modem, or a DSL connection. The connection must be outside any company firewall. [NOTE: Contact the Office of Distance Education if broadband is not available in your area.]