ECS Computer System Requirements

The following system requirements create a guideline for ECS users. If you do not have hardware that meets these specifications, or need help in understanding them, please contact our friendly e-Club Net Success Staff at 888-969-6000. Please note that we are unable to support ECS on a computer that does not meet these requirements.

View List of Recommended Sources/Models

	Minimum System Requirements	Recommended System Requirements
Processor	Pentium 2 GHz (or equivalent)	Pentium Dual-Core (or equivalent)
Memory	512 MB	2 GB
Operating Systems*	Microsoft Windows XP	Microsoft Windows 7
Available Disk Space	20 GB	20 GB
Sound	Standard Sound Card/Speakers
Video Capture	Video for Windows Compatible	USB Video for Windows Camera
Internet Access**	56k dial-up	DSL/Cable/Broadband
LAN	Local Area Networks (LANs) are needed for clubs needing more than one computer. LANs are strongly recommended to be wired. Applications such as our ECS Club software require a reliable network connection. Wireless networks, although improving over time, have not proven to provide constant and reliable drive mapping.
Compatible Browsers	Internet Explorer 8 (or higher), Firefox (current version), or Google Chrome
	Optional Peripherals
Barcode Reader(s)	Serial Interface Reader - Code 3 of 9 (This is for member check-in only, not Point of Sale). Please contact your Customer Service Representative at 800-658-7600 for assistance.
Point of Sale Scanner	Keyboard interface Handheld CCD or Laser Auto-Read Scanner
Receipt Printer	Parallel or USB Interface Receipt Printer
Cash Drawer	Must be compatible with Receipt Printer

* Operating Systems that are not listed may possibly be used, but cannot be supported by National Fitness.
** If you are using ECS in a networked environment, the server is the only computer that is required to have access to the Internet.