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Purchasing Equipment
(Note: For information on our recommended computer systems, please go to the Brandeis University Computer Store Webpage.)

In an effort to improve service, Ethernet cards and cables are being sold by both the UNet staff (781-529-UNET) and the Campus Bookstore (781-736-4272) at the same price. If you know what you need (cable and/or card) and want to install it yourself, please go to the Bookstore. Buying a card from the Bookstore does not preclude you from receiving free assistance from UNet staff later; you will receive free support no matter where you buy a recommended card. If you know you need assistance, any equipment needed will be installed by UNet staff at no extra cost and your telephone bill will be charged for any equipment you purchase from ITS.

The Bookstore also carries other computer equipment, including Macintosh and IBM-Compatible PC printer cables, and software at academic prices, such as Microsoft Office 97 for Windows and Office 98 for MacOS.


Our Recommended Macintosh Cards
Card Type Speed Part Number Price
Laptop PC Card 10Base-T Farallon YPN-595-TP $99
Desktop Card 10Base-T call Repair Shop (1-781-736-4801) --
AAUI Transceiver 10Base-T Farallon PN502 $34


Our Recommended IBM-Compatible Cards
Card Type Speed 3Com Part Number Price
PCI (Desktop)* 10/100Base-T 3C905B-TX $88
ISA (Desktop)* 10Base-T 3C509B-TPO $61
PC Card (Laptop) 10Base-T 3CCE589ET/3C589D-TP** $157

* If you have a desktop and do not know which card you need, purchase a card from UNet staff.

**Although not for sale on campus, we also support the 3Com 3CCFEM656B Modem/LAN combo PC Card that comes with the recommended Dell laptop.

Ethernet Cables
Cable Length Price
50' $12
15' $12

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