Your Day with us at the Labs

Before your test session, you will need to ensure a non-disclosure agreement has been read and accepted by becoming a member of the Apple Developer Connection as a Premier, Select or Online member.

When you arrive at the Apple Campus, Building 1, check in with the receptionist at the front desk and mention that you've come to use the ADC Compatibility Labs. You will be asked to prepare a visitor's badge for yourself before you are escorted to your test lab. During your test session, a Lab Support Technician will assist with your configuration and networking needs.

The ADC Compatibility Labs do not provide certification, testing services, engineering support, third party software or debugging support. Any development support issues must be resolved through Developer Technical Support. You are responsible for reporting all suspected Apple bugs found while testing in the lab. You may record your bugs by using the web-based Bug Reporter.

How to get to the Labs

The labs are in Building 1 of the Apple Campus on Infinite Loop in Cupertino, CA. If you will be flying into the area, we recommend that you fly into the San Jose International Airport.

From: San Jose International Airport

1. Take the US-101 SOUTH ramp towards LOS ANGELES.
2. Take I-880 SOUTH RAMP towards LOS GATOS/SANTA CRUZ.
3. Take I-280 NORTH RAMP towards SAN FRANCISCO/DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE.
4. Take the DE ANZA BOULEVARD exit.
5. Turn LEFT onto N DE ANZA BLVD.
6. Turn LEFT onto MARIANI AVE.
7. Turn LEFT onto INFINITE LOOP.
8. Building 1 is the first building on the right hand side. Parking is available to the left.

From: San Francisco International Airport

1. Take the US-101 SOUTH ramp towards SAN JOSE.
2. Take CA-85 SOUTH RAMP towards CUPERTINO/SANTA CRUZ.
3. Take I-280 RAMP towards SAN JOSE/SAN FRANCISCO.
4. Merge onto I-280 SOUTH.
5. Take the DE ANZA BOULEVARD exit.
6. Turn RIGHT onto N DE ANZA BLVD.
7. Turn LEFT onto MARIANI AVE.
8. Turn LEFT onto INFINITE LOOP.
9. Building 1 is the first building on the right hand side. Parking is available to the left.

Where to Stay

Cupertino Inn

Cypress Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott

Hilton Garden Inn Cupertino

WoodCrest Hotel

Pacific Inn

Helpful Hints

• Some developers have found it very helpful to bring along a SCSI/USB/or Firewire hard drive, DVD or CD containing their test software. Apple does not supply any testing software, only supported operating systems.
• There are no vending machines in the labs area. You can be escorted to vending machine areas upon request.
• If you care to bring your own beverages or lunch, a refrigerator and microwave oven are available for your use. A separate eating area is provided.
• Several restaurants are within a short walking distance from the labs.

Technical

• A Lab Support Technician is available to assist you with your software and hardware configuration needs.
• You are able to do extensive network testing using Airport and 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet where supported.
• Direct Internet access with DHCP or static IP addressing is available for each work station.
• Analog lines are available for use on request.