(This feature is available in BCSS Diamond and Virtual.)

Requirements for Successful Networking:

Important: Every computer on the network must be listed in BCSS Program Setup, Networks, Manage Locations. Location must be specified for multiple computers that are entering the same type of data. Otherwise the drop-down choice can be 'None Selected'.

If your Internet modem has multiple ethernet connections, it may be possible to network computers through the modem.

Networking Requirements

Processor: The most important computer on the network is the 'server' or 'host' computer. Avoid laptops, Atom, Celeron and Centrino chips. This is one area where it will not pay to cut corners. Shoot for an Intel quad-core Core i7 processor or a high end AMD product.

Laptops have reduced processor speeds to keep from overheating and lack the power to drive a network. Full-powered laptops are available but will cost considerably more than a desktop PC.

RAM: 2GB for XP, 4GB for Vista or Windows 7 (32-bit) or 8GB (64-bit).

Windows OS: Use Windows 7. Avoid Vista if possible. All machines must be running the same version of Windows. (It is possible to run mixed versions but with possible complications.)

BCSS Software: