• For BC wireless access: A wireless network card
  
• For BC wired access: An Ethernet network card and Ethernet cable

Note: Most Windows computers are sold with a wireless and/or wired network card already installed.

• For BC wireless access: A wireless network card
  
• For BC wired access: An Ethernet network card and Ethernet cable

Note: Most Apple computers are sold with a wireless and/or wired network card already installed.

• Make sure to install BC's version of Anti-Virus software (McAfee Enterprise) before you get to campus. If you do not install the BC Anti-Virus software on your computer, your network access may be discontinued until you do so. Get the free Anti-Virus software, and learn more at: www.bc.edu/virus
• If you have a Windows computer, make sure to install ePO. Get it free from BC: www.bc.edu/epo.

• Sophos Anti-Virus software
  Get free Anti-Virus software, and learn more at: www.bc.edu/virus

• Install software to remove malware from your Windows computer.

• Download and install FireFox, which is free from Mozilla, and then use it instead of Internet Explorer (IE).
• Note: IE is still required for some applications at Boston College and other sites on the web.

• Download and install FireFox, which is free from Mozilla, and then use it as your primary web browser.
• Safari can also be used.