Move In Guide

Computer & Technology Information

Internet Access

All student residences come equipped with active internet ports. You will need an Ethernet cable (RJ45). These are available at any computer store and will also be available to purchase on campus on move-in day.

Wireless Internet Access

Wireless access is not available in the residence halls. Student may bring their own wireless routers to create a wireless network in their room; however, you must reference the Help Desk student information page for proper router setup instructions.
There are several wireless hotspots around campus, information can be found at http://www.webster.edu/helpdesk/hotspots/.

Requirements for accessing Webster WiFi

Supported Operating Systems are:

• Windows XP Professional Edition
• Macintosh OS 10.3 or higher

Compatible wireless adapters:

• Must support b/g standard

Suggested Computers

While we do not have a standard for computers that students bring on campus, we do have some suggestions and guidelines.

NOTE: If you are in a specific program (e.g. interactive digital media) we STRONGLY encourage you to check with your program director or department to find out what the computer requirements/suggestions are for that program.

Windows PC

• Operating System
  • Windows XP Pro is the preferred operating system.
  • Webster University does not support Windows XP Home edition.
• Word Processing/Office software
  • Microsoft Office is the most popular package and is available to for students to purchase at a significant discount through Webster’s special Microsoft Licensing Program
  • Open Office is a free office suite comparable to Microsoft Office available at http://www.openoffice.org
• Memory
  • 256 MB (minimum required to run Windows XP Pro)
• Processor
  • 600 MHz Pentium III or better (minimum required to run Windows XP Pro)
• Hard Drive
  • 20GB or more (minimum required to run Windows XP Pro)
• Ethernet Card
  • 10-Base-T or 100-Base-T Ethernet card
• Anti-Virus Software
  • Any anti-virus software as long as it can be set to update automatically
  • A free anti-virus software for Windows can be found at http://www.clamwin.com/
• Spyware/Adware Detection & Removal Software
  • Any spyware/adware detection and removal software. The two programs that Webster recommends are Spybot and AdAware both of which have free versions available for Windows
• Removable Media
  • We suggest some type of removable storage device such as a USB or Firewire thumb drive

Macintosh

• Operating System
  • Mac OS X is preferred
• Word Processing/Office software
  • Microsoft Office is the most popular package and is available to for students to purchase at a significant discount through Webster’s special Microsoft Licensing Program
  • Open Office is a free office suite comparable to Microsoft Office available at http://www.openoffice.org
• Memory
  • 256 MB minimum suggested
• Processor
  • G3 or better
• Hard Drive
  • 20GB or more
• Ethernet Card
  • 10-Base-T or 100-Base-T Ethernet card
• Anti-Virus Software
  • Any anti-virus software as long as it can be set to update automatically
  • Two products that we suggest are Norton Anti-Virus commercial software and ClamXAV Anti-Virus: Free, open-source application
• Removable Media
  • We suggest some type of removable storage device such as a USB or Firewire thumb drive

Telephones

Webster University residence halls and student apartments are equipped with VoIP (Voice Over IP) technology. This means that all telephone traffic is routed through the network infrastructure. However, you will still use a traditional to make and receive telephones. You will also have a direct dial telephone number, not an extension.

Suggested Telephone Equipment

• Telephone
  • Any touchtone telephone should work on our system, we cannot however vouch for or support any specific brand or model
  • Telephone cord (RJ11)
• Answering Machine
  • Phone service does not include voice mail. You may bring a tape or digital answering machine to hook up to your phone.