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[Hardware](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/user-guides-administrative-resources?hsLang=en#hardware) # On-site Electrical, Network, and Environmental Requirements ## The article includes requirements and recommendations for your building to ensure the best ALICE Receptionist experience and to help maintain the health of the ALICE kiosk hardware. ### Network Bandwidth The kiosk running the ARD and the employee PCs with ARCs installed will need the following network bandwidth capabilities. #### Required - Audio-Only Calls: 400kbps - Two-Way Video: 600kbps ### Electrical and Wiring The ALICE Receptionist system needs to have the following connections available. #### Required - Two active 120V power outlets. - One active Cat 5 or Cat 6 connection with access to the internet. #### Recommended We highly recommend that customers purchase a quality surge protector to protect the ALICE Hardware from electrical surges that could damage the hardware. ### Environmental The location for installing the ALICE system in your building must meet the following environmental requirements. The ALICE hardware is not weatherproof or resistant. It must be located inside an environmentally controlled building with air conditioning and heating to ensure the equipment is not exposed to extreme temperatures or weather. #### Required - Temperature: Between 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 95°F) - Mid to High-Level Lighting (Low-level lighting may result in distorted video call quality) - Humidity: 20 to 80% - [ALICE Receptionist Directory (ARD) Software](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-receptionist-directory-ard-software?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Configuration Wizard](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-receptionist-directory-ard-software?hsLang=en#configuration-wizard) - [ALICE Receptionist Client (ARC) Software](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-receptionist-client-arc-software?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Configuration Wizard](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-receptionist-client-arc-software?hsLang=en#configuration-wizard) - [ALICE Visitor Management (AVM) Software](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-visitor-management-avm-software?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Visitor Check-in Flows](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-visitor-management-avm-software?hsLang=en#visitor-check-in-flows) - [Scheduling Appointments](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-visitor-management-avm-software?hsLang=en#scheduling-appointments) - [ALICE Mobile App](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-mobile-app?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Getting Started](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-mobile-app?hsLang=en#getting-started) - [Using the ALICE Mobile App](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-mobile-app?hsLang=en#using-the-alice-mobile-app) - [User Guides & Administrative Resources](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/user-guides-administrative-resources?hsLang=en#main-content) - [3rd Party Integrations](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/user-guides-administrative-resources?hsLang=en#3rd-party-integrations) - [Network](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/user-guides-administrative-resources?hsLang=en#network) - [Employee Imports](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/user-guides-administrative-resources?hsLang=en#employee-imports) - [Hardware](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/user-guides-administrative-resources?hsLang=en#hardware) - [ALICE Portal – Getting Started](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-portal-getting-started?hsLang=en) - [ALICE Portal – Welcome Section](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-portal-welcome-section?hsLang=en) - [ALICE Portal – Dashboard](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-portal-dashboard?hsLang=en) - [ALICE Portal – Account Management](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-portal-account-management?hsLang=en) - [ALICE Portal – Directory Management](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-portal-directory-management?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Import Jobs](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-portal-directory-management?hsLang=en#import-jobs) - [Directories](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-portal-directory-management?hsLang=en#directories) - [Reports](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-portal-directory-management?hsLang=en#reports) - [ALICE Portal – Visitor Management](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-portal-visitor-management?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Check-in Settings](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-portal-visitor-management?hsLang=en#check-in-settings) - [Check-in Forms](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-portal-visitor-management?hsLang=en#check-in-forms) - [Surveys](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-portal-visitor-management?hsLang=en#surveys) - [Private Screening](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-portal-visitor-management?hsLang=en#private-screening) - [Reports](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents/alice-portal-visitor-management?hsLang=en#reports) - [Submit A Helpdesk Ticket](https://share.hsforms.com/1HZ-ebsN3TzWAiEUV7bCVgwrei6t) - [Tickets Listing Page](https://support.alicereceptionist.com/tickets-view?offset=0) - [Knowledgebase](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/) - [Documentation Portal](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/documents) - [Sign Out](https://support.alicereceptionist.com/_hcms/mem/logout) [![ALICE Receptionist Logo](https://kb.alicereceptionist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALICE-Receptionist2024.png?width=300&height=140&name=ALICE-Receptionist2024.png "ALICE Receptionist Logo")](https://www.alicereceptionist.com/) WinTech LLC d/b/a ALICE Receptionist 8010 W Sahara Ave., STE 160 Las Vegas, NV 89117 Phone: (702) 284-73775 [mailto:support@alicereceptionist.com](mailto:support@alicereceptionist.com) Copyright © 2025, WinTech LLC d/b/a ALICE Receptionist