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Instructions & Documentation

Our full instructions cover all of the steps needed to connect your student-owned computer to the campus network. If you need more details about specific steps, see the articles below.

Optional: PawPrint
PawPrint allows students to print from their personal computers to public printers on campus. Setup can be downloaded here.
Network: Windows XP
Optional: Windows - Microsoft Office
Students with Windows computers have the option to install Microsoft Office 2007.
Optional: Stuffit Expander for Macintosh
Provides students with instructions for downloading and installing Stuffit Expander for Macintosh.
Optional: Macintosh - Microsoft Office 2008
Students with Macintoshes have the option to install the Microsoft Office 2008 suite of applications.
Optional: Macintosh - Flip4Mac WMV
Students with Macintoshes have the option to install the application, Flip4Mac.
Optional Software - Cyberduck FTP Client for Macintosh
Provides students with instructions for downloading the Cyberduck FTP client for Macintosh.
Mac OS: Disabling ad hoc wireless networking
Anti-Virus Software Requirements for Student Windows and Macintosh Computers
Sophos Anti-Virus is required for student computers connecting to the network.
Setting Your Computer's Name in Mac OS X
Provides instructions for correctly naming a student-owned computer attached to the College network.
Getting and Installing Sophos Anti-Virus on Your Personal Macintosh Computer (Students)
Provides instructions for downloading and installing Sophos Anti-Virus for Macintosh on personal, student-owned computers.
Connecting Your Personal Macintosh Computer to the Davidson College Network (Students)
Provides students with instructions for configuring their Mac OS X-based Macintosh to connect to the campus network.
Network: Windows XP
Network: Windows Vista
How to configure your Windows Vista network settings
Optional: Windows - Anti-Spyware Tools
Students with Windows computers are encouraged to install anti-spyware tools.
Optional: Windows - Outlook Setup