System Requirements
FairPoint's fiber access network can get you connected regardless if you use a PC or a Mac. Check out the specifications below to make sure your computer is compatible.
Microsoft® Windows Vista®
5 Mbps/2 Mbps*
| |
Processor |
RAM |
External Media Drive |
Free Drive Space |
Network Interface Card (NIC) |
Wireless Adapters |
| Minimum System Requirements |
800 MHz
| 512MB
| DVD-ROM
| 100MB
| 10/100 NIC
| USB or PCMCIA 802.11b/g
|
| Recommended System Requirements |
1 GHz
| 1GB
| DVD-ROM
| 1.5GB
| 10/100 NIC
| USB or PCMCIA 802.11g
|
10 Mbps/2 Mbps* OR 15 Mbps/2 Mbps* OR 20 Mbps/5 Mbps*
| |
Processor |
RAM |
External Media Drive |
Free Drive Space |
Network Interface Card (NIC) |
Wireless Adapters |
| Minimum System Requirements |
800 MHz
| 512MB
| DVD-ROM
| 100MB
| 10/100 NIC
| USB or PCMCIA 802.11b/g
|
| Recommended System Requirements |
1 GHz
| 1GB
| DVD-ROM
| 1.5GB
| 10/100 NIC
| USB or PCMCIA 802.11g
|
15 Mbps/15 Mbps* OR 20 Mbps/20 Mbps* OR 30 Mbps/15 Mbps* OR 50 Mbps/20 Mbps*
| |
Processor |
RAM |
External Media Drive |
Free Drive Space |
Network Interface Card (NIC) |
Wireless Adapters |
| Minimum System Requirements |
1.4 GHz
| 512MB
| DVD-ROM
| 15 GB
| 10/100 NIC
| USB or PCMCIA 802.11b/g
|
| Recommended System Requirements |
2 GHz
| 1GB
| DVD-ROM
| 15GB
| 10/100 NIC
| USB or PCMCIA 802.11g
|
Microsoft® Windows XP®
5 Mbps/2 Mbps*
| |
Processor |
RAM |
External Media Drive |
Free Drive Space |
Network Interface Card (NIC) |
Wireless Adapters |
| Minimum System Requirements |
300 MHz
| 128MB
| CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
| 100 MB
| 10/100 NIC
| USB or PCMCIA 802.11b/g
|
| Recommended System Requirements |
300 MHz
| 128MB
| CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
| 100 MB
| 10/100 NIC
| USB or PCMCIA 802.11g
|
10 Mbps/2 Mbps* OR 15 Mbps/2 Mbps*
| |
Processor |
RAM |
External Media Drive |
Free Drive Space |
Network Interface Card (NIC) |
Wireless Adapters |
| Minimum System Requirements |
300 MHz
| 128MB
| CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
| 100 MB
| 10/100 NIC
| USB or PCMCIA 802.11b/g
|
| Recommended System Requirements |
933 MHz
| 128MB
| CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
| 128 MB
| 10/100 NIC
| USB or PCMCIA 802.11g
|
20 Mbps/5 Mbps*
| |
Processor |
RAM |
External Media Drive |
Free Drive Space |
Network Interface Card (NIC) |
Wireless Adapters |
| Minimum System Requirements |
300 MHz
| 128MB
| CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
| 100 MB
| 10/100 NIC
| USB or PCMCIA 802.11b/g
|
| Recommended System Requirements |
933 MHz
| 256MB
| CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
| 200 MB
| 10/100 NIC
| USB or PCMCIA 802.11g
|
15 Mbps/15 Mbps* OR 20 Mbps/20 Mbps* OR 30 Mbps/15 Mbps* OR 50 Mbps/20 Mbps*
| |
Processor |
RAM |
External Media Drive |
Free Drive Space |
Network Interface Card (NIC) |
Wireless Adapters |
| Minimum System Requirements |
1.4 GHz
| 256MB
| CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
| 200 MB
| 10/100 NIC
| USB or PCMCIA 802.11b/g
|
| Recommended System Requirements |
2 GHz
| 256MB
| CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
| 500 MB
| 10/100 NIC
| USB or PCMCIA 802.11g
|
Microsoft® Windows 2000®
5 Mbps/2 Mbps* OR 10 Mbps/2 Mbps* OR 15 Mbps/2 Mbps*
| |
Processor |
RAM |
External Media Drive |
Free Drive Space |
Network Interface Card (NIC) |
Wireless Adapters |
| Minimum System Requirements |
233 MHz
| 128MB
| CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
| 100 MB
| 10/100 NIC
| USB or PCMCIA 802.11b/g
|
| Recommended System Requirements |
733 MHz
| 128MB
| CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
| 128 MB
| 10/100 NIC
| USB or PCMCIA 802.11g
|
20 Mbps/5 Mbps*
| |
Processor |
RAM |
External Media Drive |
Free Drive Space |
Network Interface Card (NIC) |
Wireless Adapters |
| Minimum System Requirements |
233 MHz
| 128MB
| CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
| 100 MB
| 10/100 NIC
| USB or PCMCIA 802.11b/g
|
| Recommended System Requirements |
800 MHz
| 256MB
| CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
| 200 MB
| 10/100 NIC
| USB or PCMCIA 802.11g
|
15 Mbps/15 Mbps* OR 20 Mbps/20 Mbps* OR 30 Mbps/15 Mbps* OR 50 Mbps/20 Mbps*
| |
Processor |
RAM |
External Media Drive |
Free Drive Space |
Network Interface Card (NIC) |
Wireless Adapters |
| Minimum System Requirements |
1.4 GHz
| 256MB
| CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
| 200 MB
| 10/100 NIC
| USB or PCMCIA 802.11b/g
|
| Recommended System Requirements |
2 GHz
| 256MB
| CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
| 500 MB
| 10/100 NIC
| USB or PCMCIA 802.11g
|
Mac OS® 10.3 or Higher
5 Mbps/2 Mbps* OR 10 Mbps/2 Mbps* OR 15 Mbps/2 Mbps*
| |
Processor |
RAM |
External Media Drive |
Free Drive Space |
Network Interface Card (NIC) |
Wireless Adapters |
| Minimum System Requirements |
233 MHz
| 128MB
| CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
| 100MB
| 10/100 NIC
| Not supported
|
| Recommended System Requirements |
600 MHz
| 128MB
| CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
| 128MB
| 10/100 NIC
| Not supported
|
20 Mbps/5 Mbps*
| |
Processor |
RAM |
External Media Drive |
Free Drive Space |
Network Interface Card (NIC) |
Wireless Adapters |
| Minimum System Requirements |
233 MHz
| 128MB
| CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
| 100MB
| 10/100 NIC
| Not supported
|
| Recommended System Requirements |
733 MHz
| 256MB
| CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
| 200MB
| 10/100 NIC
| Not supported
|
15 Mbps/15 Mbps* OR 20 Mbps/20 Mbps* OR 30 Mbps/15 Mbps* OR 50 Mbps/20 Mbps*
| |
Processor |
RAM |
External Media Drive |
Free Drive Space |
Network Interface Card (NIC) |
Wireless Adapters |
| Minimum System Requirements |
1.3 GHz
| 256MB
| CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
| 200MB
| 10/100 NIC
| Not supported
|
| Recommended System Requirements |
2 GHz
| 256 MB
| CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
| 500 MB
| 10/100 NIC
| Not supported
|
NOTE: Wireless adapters are not supported for Macintosh.
To order FairPoint's fiber access network, call 1.866.984.2001.
*Performs up to the listed speed.
Not all services available in all areas. Services subject to change.
