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Minimum Requirements for Qwest DSL™

You supply the personal computer, with the following recommended requirements:

PC (IBM Compatible):

  • Desktop or lap top/notebook
  • CPU: Pentium® class processor minimum speed of 200Mhz (if using external Cisco® 67X modem or internal Intel PCI modem)
  • Operating System: Windows 95®, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, or higher
  • Operating System (if using Intel USB modem): Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows ME
  • 16 MB RAM minimum with 32 MB RAM recommended
  • If a desktop, 5 MB hard disk space (additional space will be needed for ISP requirements)
  • If a lap top/notebook, 10 MB hard disk space (additional space will be needed for ISP requirements)
  • If a desktop, available PCI slot for an Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC card)
  • If a lap top/notebook, available PCMCIA slot for a PCMCIA card
  • CD-ROM drive (internal or external)

Macintosh®:

  • iMac®, Desktop Power PC®, or Powerbook® (notebook)
  • CPU: MacOS 8.5 or higher
  • 16 MB RAM (desktops); 32 MB RAM (lap top/notebook)
  • 5 MB hard disk space (additional space will be needed for ISP requirements.)
  • Pre-equipped Ethernet NIC, AAUI, or USB adapter (If your system does not have one of these, you may purchase one from any Apple retailer and install it on your own.)
  • CD-ROM drive (internal or external)
NOTE: If you own an iMac, a G3, or a G4 Mac with USB ports, you are required to purchase a USB to DIN8 adapter cable in order for Qwest DSL™ to work properly.
Remember to request NCPLUS as your Internet Service Provider (ISP) when signing up for your DSL Service.
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