CHANGES EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2007

EONI Broadband (Wireless and DSL) Internet Service

Minimum Customer Premise Equipment Configurations

PC Computers

  • Pentium III class processor at 800MHz or faster

  • 128 MB RAM; 100MB free hard disk space

  • Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later

  • Network interface card (NIC) 10/100Mbps (EONI can arrange for purchase of this item for $15.00; installation is $25.00)

  • RJ45 CAT5 rated network interface cable. For wireless, minimum length may vary depending on the distance from your computer to the wireless network interface. For wireless installations, also see the Additional Installation Components list.

Apple/Macintosh Computers

  • Apple G3 or later

  • 128 MB RAM; 100MB free hard disk space

  • Mac OS 10.2 or later

  • Network interface card (NIC) 10/100Mbps (EONI can arrange for purchase of this item but prices vary according to model required; installation is $25.00)

  • RJ45 CAT5 rated network interface cable. For wireless, minimum length may vary depending on the distance from your computer to the wireless network interface. For wireless installations, also see the Additional Installation Components list.

Recommended Computer System Configuration

Although the minimum configuration is listed above, for the most enjoyable EONI Broadband Internet Service experience we recommend a system that meets or exceeds the following:

PC: Pentium 4 2GHz; 256MB RAM; 500MB free hard disk space; 3D capable video card; 10/100 network card; Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later. Windows XP can be either of the three available versions: Home, Professional or Media Center Edition 2005 (MCE 2005).

Apple: G3 with same configuration as the minimum system requirements above, except increase memory to 256MB RAM or more.

Basically, the more powerful system you have, the better.


Your System Must Be Functioning Properly

Your system and its components need to be in proper operating order, and must be virus-free and spyware-free.

The Internet is changing and the applications or programs needed to access the Internet effectively require more power (faster processors, more RAM, newer software, more hard drive space, etc.) and the trend is not slowing down. Accordingly, for your computer system to access the Internet effectively and reliably, it needs to be sufficiently "powered." EONI technical support cannot make older, slower and essentially outmoded systems work for applications and programs which they simply do not have the ability to run.


Security Concerns With Older Operating Systems

Further, in 2006 Microsoft discontinued providing technical support and security patches or upgrades to all versions of Windows 98 and Windows ME. Microsoft plans to stop providing patches and updates to Windows 2000 soon and has also stopped providing updates to versions of Windows XP older than Service Pack 2. Apple operating systems older than OS 10.2 have some vulnerabilities, too, and are not supported by EONI's broadband systems. Thus, there are many security concerns with regards to persons running older operating systems. For the security of our broadband network and thus the security of all users on those EONI networks, EONI is ending support for older operating systems.


FIREWALLS AND PROTECTING YOUR INTERNET CONNECTED COMPUTER

EONI recommends that all customers with any form of broadband connection use some form of firewall connection. Please ask for further information or visit our online information, the EONI SafetyZONE, at http://home.eoni.com/safetyzone.cfm.