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OilSim is delivered
as a Software as a Service (SaaS) over the internet, and requires one
internet-connected computer per team of 3 or 4 participants. There are no plug-ins required.
Operating
System - Linux, Windows, Mac
Internet Browser - The
browser should be Firefox 3+(3.6 recommended), Internet Explorer 6.0+ or
equivalent. (Does not work on Safari or Google Chrome at present)
Flash - To
maximise certain elements of the simulation we recommend that users have access
to Flash 9+.
Min computer
spec: Windows XP, 1Gb Ram, 2Ghz CPU and 15" screen at
min resolution 1024x768
Recommended computer
specs: 2GB ram, 15" screen at resolution 1280x1024
Network
Hardware: Use hardware suitable for Professional or Enterprise
purposes and stress test routers and switches before event. If wireless hardware is used to connect
computers, please use Enterprise level hardware. Where Consumer level hardware is
being used please test the access point with full number of computer's, to
verify that all computers
can connect to the wireless without any interference
OR reduced speed.
100 Mbit switch - 1-999 Computers
1000 Mbit switch - 1000+ Computers
Wireless Network hardware:
54Mbit Enterprise AP - 1-65 computers
54Mbit Home AP - 1-15 computers
Recommended Bandwidth:
1Mbit - 1 - 4 computers
3Mbit - 5 - 19 Computers
5Mbit - 20 - 49 Computers
7Mbit - 50 - 89 Computers
9Mbit - 90 - 129 Computers
10Mbit - 130+ Computers
If a venue is
using more than one router/switch/hub or hub to cope with the number of computers
connecting to the wireless internet, venues will be requested to confirm that
the distribution of
traffic to the router/hub is distributed evenly across the venue so that
particular switches or
hubs are not overloaded and causing unnecessary SLOWDOWNs.
Computer
compatibility test: Go to http://check.oilsim.com on each computer to
be used so that the computer browser and Flash can be checked for
compatibility.
Speed Test: To
check the internet speed for computers at a venue, go to http://www.speedtest.net/ |
