Residence Hall Students: Changes in Windows Requirements for Network Access for Fall 2006

Beginning Fall 2006, there will be a few important changes to the computer requirements enforced by Cisco Clean Access for gaining access to Miami’s network in the residence halls…

• Virus Protection Software:  McAfee Enterprise 8.0i will be the only antivirus software supported for network access in the residence halls. Miami provides this software to students at no charge and has recently added an anti-spyware plug-in to provide even more protection. If you are planning to live on-campus next year and currently use a different antivirus product, you should cancel any current subscriptions, un-install your current virus protection software and install McAfee 8.0i from Miami’s software download page at http://software.muohio.edu/ before next fall.

• Operating System:  Microsoft Windows computers will need to be at Windows 2000, XP, or higher in order to connect to Miami’s network. If you use an older version of Windows, such as 98 or ME, you should upgrade before next fall. Windows XP Upgrade CDs are available at a greatly discounted price at the University Bookstore.

Questions may be directed to the IT Services Support Desk at (513) 529-7900 or supportdesk@muohio.edu.