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What is the Connectivity Package?
The Connectivity Package is a collection of software, pre-configured for use in the University computing environment; the package is centered around email, web, remote login, SFTP software plus utilities for creating connections to the campus network and modem pool.
For a full list of software, see our included software page.
Where Can I Get the Connectivity Package?
You can pick up your free copy of the Connectivity Package from the NSIT Solution Center, Identification and Privileges Office, or by downloading it from this site.
Minimum Requirements v.14.0
Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista; 300 MB available disk space; 256 MB RAM
Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.3 or 10.4; 300 MB available disk space; 256 MB RAM
Connectivity Package
Welcome to the the NSIT Connectivity Package documentation! Please use the links on the left-hand side of the page to navigate to subjects of interest.
Connectivity Package 14.0 Available
Version 14.0 of the NSIT Connectivity Package is now available for download and via CD. See our included software page for a full list of contents.
Note: There is a bug in the Cisco VPN Client extra on the CP14.0 CD. We apologize for the inconvenience and recommend anyone interested in obtaining this software visit the VPN download page for instructions on completing your installation.
Incoming students (both undergraduates and graduates) attending NSIT arrival events will be given priority for the first shipment of 14.0 CDs. People already using version 11.1 or later, however, don't need a CD; just run the "Connect Pack Updater" to automatically upgrade over the network! It's in the NSIT Connectivity Package group in the Programs listing on Windows, or the Applications folder on OS X. If you need the software for a new install, you can download from this site.
Windows Vista users
McAfee VirusScan 8.0 and Cisco VPN 4.9.x (or earlier) are not compatible with Windows Vista. Upgrades are available for these programs from CP14.0 or our online downloads section. If upgrading to Vista, uninstall these programs before doing so.
Connectivity Package 13 to be retired
Connectivity Package 13 is no longer available, and support for the software it provided is being phased out. If you are still using software from Connectivity Package 13.1 or earlier, we encourage you to upgrade to version 14.0.
Where to Get It
You can pick up your free copy of the Connectivity Package from the NSIT Solution Center, Identification and Privileges Office, or by downloading it from this site. If you are currently using version Connectivity Package 11.1 or later, you can also upgrade using the Connectivity Package Updater already installed on your machine.
About the Connectivity Package
NSIT provides the Connectivity Package to help members of the University community configure their computers for Internet access and to supply pre-configured applications that take advantage of that connection. This documentation walks you through installing the Connectivity Package and gets you started using its applications. For a full list of software included with it, see our included software document.
Last updated: 12/06/07
