> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.simnetonline.com/manager/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.simnetonline.com/manager/important-links/getting-support/lab-optimization-guide.md). # Lab Optimization Guide SIMnet content was developed with HTML5 and has broad support for modern browsers, operating systems and screens of varying sizes. SIMnet has been successfully used at hundreds of schools with little to no configuration required. However, we understand that many school networks and IT teams service a lot of users with varying requirements. Below you will find specific details on how to prepare your school labs and network for a successful SIMnet semester. ## Bandwidth Requirements The SIMnet bandwidth requirements vary depending on the content included in your exam, lesson, or SIMbook. For example, an exam containing only Excel content will require an upfront download of around 2MB, but an exam containing Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word will require a download of about 8MB. So, the amount of required bandwidth is based strictly on the number of applications included within the exam or lesson, not the total number of questions or tasks. For example, a 200 question Excel exam will require a much smaller download than a 5 question exam including questions from Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint. All exams are pre-loaded prior to the student starting the exam. Pre-loading the exam up front allows the student to have a consistent trouble free in-exam experience. ## Minimum System Requirements * 1GB RAM is required, 2GB+ is recommended * 4+ GB is recommended for assignments with multiple modules * 1Ghz+ processor. * Avoid Celeron proccessors where possible. ## Network and Firewall Configuration * Raise the network priority for all traffic to/from: **\*.simnetonline.com:443** * White list **** and **.** --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://help.simnetonline.com/manager/important-links/getting-support/lab-optimization-guide.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.