Computer Requirements
Browser Configuration
Rio Hondo Computer Lab

Computer Requirements
In order to participate in an online class from home, your system will need to meet the following requirements (NOTE: Computers are available in the Rio Hondo Computer lab for all students without computer access elsewhere):

• Computer - Pentium-class or Macintosh PPC
• Operating System - Windows 95 or Mac OS 8 or above
• Hard Drive with at least 150 megabytes of free space
• 32 MB of RAM or above
• Recent Video & Sound Card
• Speakers
• Internet Service Provider - e.g. MSN, AT&T, Earthlink, AOL, etc.
• 28.8 speed modem or higher (DSL or Cable Modem is best)
• CD-ROM Player
• Internet Browser (AOL is NOT recommended, but can be used - some functions may not work with our online courses)
• E-mail Account
• WebTV is not compatible with WebCT

Browser Configuration
Test your browser for WebCT compatibility. This test will verify your browser type and version and will detect whether or not JavaScript, Java, and cookies are enabled. This test will only work with Internet Explorer and Netscape browsers.   
> >  WebCT Browser Compatibility Test

Internet Explorer
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 with SP2 is the recommended browser to use with WebCT.  
> > Download the recommended version

• Enable Java
  Select Tools then Internet Options
  Select the Advanced tab
  Locate Microsoft VM
  Make sure the Java console enabled and Java logging enabled boxes are checked
  Click OK
  Restart your computer if you checked the Java console enabled box
  
• Set Cache to Always Reload a Page
  Select Tools then Internet Options
  Select the General tab
  Select Settings from Temporary Internet Files
  Select the Every Visit to the Page radio button
  Click OK
  

Netscape Navigator
Netscape Navigator 4.77 (Netscape 6.x excluded) can also be used with WebCT.  
> > Download the recommended version.

• Enable Java
  Select Edit then Preferences
  Select Advanced
  Make sure the Enable Java and Enable JavaScript boxes are checked
  Click OK
• Set Cache to Always Reload a Page
  Select Edit then Preferences
  Click the + sign next to Advanced to see more options
  Select Cache
  Select the Every Time radio button at the bottom
  Click OK

AOL - America Online
If you use America Online (AOL) as your Internet Service Provider, you will need the AOL version 4.0 or higher client and the Internet Explorer 5.5 sp2 browser. Do not use earlier versions of the AOL client with earlier versions of Internet Explorer, as you will have difficulty accessing many of WebCT features.

• For best results with AOL
  Connect to the Internet using AOL version 4.0 or higher
  Open a private chat within AOL (this allows the AOL client to remain open, without asking if you wish to disconnect while minimized)
  Minimize AOL
  Launch a recommended browser
  

MSN - Microsoft Network
MSN browser users should logon to the Internet using their MSN account. They should then open Internet Explorer to logon to their online courses. 

Windows XP
Windows XP users may need to update their Java in order to view quizzes, email, and discussions in WebCT. 

Rio Hondo Computer Lab
Room B107 (Business Building)
562.692.0921, ext. 3947

Fall and Spring Hours
Monday thru Thursday - 8:00 am to 8:45 pm
Friday - 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Saturday - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Summer 2003 Hours
Mon thru Thurs 8:00 am to 8:45 pm
Mon thru Thurs 8:00 am to 5:00 pm