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• Computer Lab Policies
• Loaner Laptop Program
• FAQ

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Laptop Information

- Laptop Support - Laptop Purchasing - Specifications Recommendations

Laptops can be connected to the school's network throughout the school. Network ports use orange jacks. Network connection allows internet access, e-mail, and access to personal network drives.

Laptops must maintain current virus protection. This can be downloaded through my.american.edu under the Technology link once you log in.

Laptop Support Policy

WCL supports problematic connections between laptop computers and the Law School network. Within this framework, the computer lab helpdesk staff support a core set of hardware and software relating to network connectivity for computers meeting ALL of our requirements.

Please note: WCL student computer lab helpdesk staff support connectivity only. We do not provide support for applications, operating systems, hardware or other issues. Our helpdesk support technicians will make every effort to support connectivity for any English version of Windows Vista/XP Professional/Windows 7/Apple. For further technical assistance, contact your notebook vendor.

• Supported Laptop Computers (Go to Exams Policies for exam software and hardware information)
  Any Windows compatible PC such as IBM, Dell, Compaq, Toshiba, Sony, as well as Apple
  
  
• Supported Wireless Adapters
  Any make or model that supports 802.11g and 802.11n wireless networking standard. Manufacturers include Linksys, D-Link, Cisco, IBM, Intel.
  
  
• Supported Operating Systems (English Versions Only)
  Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Apple.
  
  
• Unsupported Operating Systems (Including any non-English OS Version)
  All Window���s Home edition, Windows 95/98/ME/2000/Windows Server Edition and Linux.

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Laptop Purchasing

WCL encourages students to obtain a laptop computer as computer labs can become very busy during peak hours, and owning your own computer will allow you to avoid these crowded conditions.

The WCL Office of Technology assists all students to access our network. WCL provides both a 802.11g and 802.11n wireless networking. WCL's current secure exam software has both a Mac and Windows client. However, it is important to note when making your decision to purchase a laptop for use in the Law School that all applications used in the Clinical and Trial Advocacy programs are Windows only.

• All computers are able to connect with the Internet through our network.

• WCL is a Novell Network environment and therefore only certain laptops and operating systems are able to connect to the Novell portion of the network.