All computers must have USB/10Base-T Ethernet capability. Please note the required Ethernet card and installation are not included in the Broadband XL pricing. All PC’s must have Ethernet capability prior to Broadband XL installation. If your machine did not come with an Ethernet connection as standard and you don’t want to do the installation yourself, a local computer dealer or PC service company can install an approved 10Base-T Ethernet card or USB-to-Ethernet adapter
| Windows PC | Macintosh | |
| Processor | 1GHz or higher | PowerPC – G3 or better |
| Operating System | Win98/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0 SP6 | Mac OS 9.1 or higher |
| CD-ROM Media | CD-ROM or DVD drive | CD-ROM or DVD drive |
| Memory | 256MB of RAM | 256MB of RAM |
| Network Interface | Ethernet connection or USB-to-Ethernet Adapter | Ethernet connection or USB-to-Ethernet Adapter |