For T1 and T3 (aka DS3) business connectivity…..how do you decide who offers the best package of bandwidth and network performance for the money?

A T1 (or T3) by any other name or even the same name, may not be the same. There is so much more to it than “just” getting a T1 (or T3).

First, no matter who you buy your T1 from, most likely the actual circuit (loop, UNE, copper, …) will be provided by the Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier, (ILEC) which is the RBOC, a Baby Bell in most areas (in the US). Might be Pac Bell, now SBC, er… AT&T (can sure get confusing). But any area with any amount of B&I will have a number of Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLEC), other competitive phone companies. And they are not all the same in their services. They may all offer a T1, but there can be BIG differences.

Look at the contracts offered. A T1 is 1.544M of bandwidth. One contract may state that if you actually use the full bandwidth regularly, they will increase your rate. Another one may state that if the full bandwidth is not available at any time 24×7 you get a rebate. BIG difference. Some will go even further and provide specs on things like packet loss and latency letting you know not only how fast, but how good. Be sure to check SLA’s (Service Level Agreements).

Many of the smaller CLECs may have the ability to connect locally to the ILEC and sell you a T1. But how much bandwidth do they own? Some business models allow for a 10 to 1 ratio of sold bandwidth to owned bandwidth. This is guessing that only one out of ten of their users will want to actually use their bandwidth at any time. Others actually have their own “above net” fiber. This way they can haul your traffic above the congestion of the regular Internet to a more local peering point. At the extreme top end of providers, they can guaranty data transfer rates to points around the world.

Dedicated Internet, Voice or WAN availability depends on the exact address of the service location.

For a T3 (aka DS3) connection, this can be very expensive to implement. You might first want to see if the building you’re in already has any fiber connectivity going into it. If the buliding is new or was part of the 2000 boom they might have some fiber already in the building. Then all you would need to do is find out who the fiber belongs to and pay to light up the line.

T1 and T3/DS3 are not distance limited, but they can be expensive for rural or hard to reach locations. DSL is limited to 12-18K feet and Ethernet over Copper (EoC) to 9K feet from your service address to the closest DSL or EoC equipped Central Office. Cable Internet and fiber providers must already be in your building to provide service –although, they may extend cable/fiber if there are multiple tenant prospects.

Most T1 and Ethernet over Copper providers buy building access (copper pairs or loops) from the local exchange carrier (LEC). If you have a T1 order in process (with any provider), and are experiencing an extended install delay, chances are that the LEC has facilities issues in the area (not enough copper pairs, fiber, cross-connects, etc.) In this case, you can either wait for the LEC to resolve the issue, or order new service from a provider that doesn’t use the LEC access network (e.g., cable, fiber or wireless.)

Throw in the options of MPLS, Fiber, Gigabit Ethernet, and Metro Ethernet….and making a decision can get even more confusing.

However, no matter direction you go in you’ll want to do a thorough comparison of all available providers to make sure you get the best combination of bandwidth, cost, SLA, QoS, etc to meet your application requirements.

Whatever that solution is it can be pretty time and effort intensive to contact every potential provider in the area individually…..compare, negotiate, decide, do the paperwork, etc.

This service will do all of that for you…and at no cost to you either: T1 and T3 Connectivity

Michael is the owner of FreedomFire Communications….including Business-VoIP-Solution.com Michael also authors Broadband Nation where you’re always welcome to drop in and catch up on the latest BroadBand news, tips, insights, and ramblings for the masses.

After trying a few different companies and looking into my options when it comes to my cable and computer hook-ups, I have come to one conclusion. Cable High Speed Internet is above and beyond my favorite Internet service provider. The connection is lighting fast and it really spoils me for other options.

I hate working on other people’s computers because I just do not have the patience. If a person has dial-up, I just wait until I get home to check my email and I never offer to hop on her PC to look up information on the Web. Cable high speed internet connection is much quicker than dial-up and I find the process of waiting for a connection unbearable.

Dial-up is not the only connection that gets me down. My cable provider has me so spoiled that I grimace when I am faced with a computer that works with DSL. I do not know why on earth anyone would opt for these Internet service providers when they can have a cable hookup.

Now that I have been using my current service, I am way too impatient for other options. I also will not settle for anything less when it comes to my telephone and television. My cable company provides all of my home’s services for a very reasonable price. I have quality and efficient service in each of these three areas.

Moving is never fun and I really hated the idea of possibly losing my service when I was recently uprooted. I was thrilled to discover that my current high speed internet provider, cable and telephone services would move with me. I did not have to change my number and the hookup was ready and waiting for me when I arrived at my new home.

Most cable companies will transfer your phone, Internet and television cable services to your new residence. All you have to do is set up an appointment for set up an installation. The time and date is at your convenience and you can have things up and running in no time at all.

Very few of us like to wait while others of us absolutely hate it. Most cable high speed internet really lives up to its name and that name is really appealing to anyone who does not have the patience for anything less. Time is important and it is great to know that a company has worked so hard to develop quick service and convenience for its customers.

Ralph Jarvis runs his own mail order business as well as running several shopping based websites. His particular speciality is electronics and computers.
Visit his website which is full of Discount Computer Equipment resources or check out these great Broadband Internet Providers reviews and articles.
http://www.discount-computer-equipment.com/Broadband-Internet-Providers.html

It’s obvious that you’ve been living under a rock if you’ve not noticed the massive increase of broadband users of late. Now Ofcom has released information showing us the true extent of the increase, with over half of the UK Adult population using their home connection on a daily basis.

Whether it’s logging online to watch ‘alternative endings’ to that film you watched last night or to download last weeks episode of this years hit drama; broadband internet is starting to become part of our daily routines.

Once online it’s hard to drag yourself away from all the exciting offers and interesting content available.

A growing trend has been reported in online videos, again attracting just over half of adults connecting via their broadband internet connection at home, with a quarter watching on a weekly basis.

Back in the day, users would never have dreamt about watching videos online as their 56kbps modems would struggle at the best of times, therefore reducing the amount of interest and need for these types of sites. Now people are beginning to see a turn-around, with an increased demand and purchase of sites such as youtube.com by search engine giant Google.

A year ago we were seeing companies offer ‘free broadband’ but the news was soon followed by an influx of bad press. On the plus side, end users are now seeing a greater reduction in costs as more and more broadband internet providers are entering the market place offering various new types of deals.

Always ensure you compare the market carefully when choosing a broadband internet provider. The speed of your broadband connection may differ, depending on the price you are willing to pay.

I will show you Methods for WLAN extend of radio coverage area. Range of access point depends on power of its transmitter.
Different versions of WLAN standards have different ranges.


Different radio signals and other wireless networks could interference with yours WLAN signal. This could cause decrease in radio coverage.
Different obstacles especially steel reinforcing could even cause complete loss of signal called black spot.


Radio Coverage of one access point (BSS) is often not enough for many situations.


There are available different methods for extension of WLAN radio coverage:


1) Use access point in repeater mode - wireless distribution system.


When you use wireless distribution system or access point in repeater mode, AP is not connected to backbone. Its connection to backbone is over root access point. Its Ethernet port is connected to backbone. In repeater mode, Ethernet port on the AP does not forward traffic.


So you have repeater AP, connected to root AP, and if client connects to repeater AP, range is extended.


Repeater mode disadvantage is decrease in bandwidth - because AP needs to receive and send packet on the same channel.


2) Increase power level of access point.


You can extend radio coverage area of access point by increasing AP power level. Transmitted power of access point is directly proportional to the radio coverage area. So if you increase power, radio coverage area will be larger.


Government regulates the highest power level for radio devices. Maximum power level is 100 mW. Usually power on access point is reduced, because of interference. If you make proper site survey, you can use maximum possible transmitted power.


Here is procedure to set up optimal power level on AP:


- Set maximum power on AP.


- Decrease power on AP until you get high and consistent bandwidth


You could also start from lowest possible power level. Then you increase power level until you get maximum and consistent bandwidth.


3) Distribute access points optimally.


You can increase radio coverage area by doing proper site survey. Distribution of access points is very important factor of the radio coverage area.


You’ll be amazed, but to many access points can reduce bandwidth. They can make congestion and interference.


If you want to make maximum radio coverage, position access points to have 15 % overlap between. You can cover very large area with minimum cost, if you distribute access points with minimum overlap. Stations can move freely and make roaming between access points, if you put same SSID on all access points in area.


Make proper planning, and right access point distribution, and you will with minimum coast have optimal results.


4) Use of secondary access point with non-overlapping channels.


Use of secondary AP in access point mode with non-overlapping channels, can make your radio coverage much larger.


Use this method only if you can connect this second access point to backbone, or wired part of the network. Disadvantage of this method is that wired network has to be reachable to second access point.


Advantage of this method is, that it is easiest to implement. It doesn’t require much of configuration. Just a basic configuration on second access point.


Use non-overlapping channels, when you configure this 2 access points. If you use close, overlapping channels, interference could happen. This leads to poor connectivity and lower bandwidth.


Make sure to have just right distance between to access points. If they are to close, you can have congestion, and you are also loosing radio coverage area.

Igor Bartolic is working as network specialist. He was involved in wireless technology from its beginning.

On his web http://www.home-wlan.com you could find secrets out about wireless technology.

There are many influencing factors to consider when choosing an internet service provider. Often many of these factors will not occur to you until after you have used a service provider and found them unsuitable in some way.

Firstly, consider the location of your chosen ISP, you may want to choose a local company as you have to call up the number to check email and so on. When you are looking for an ISP, you will find prices vary and services are also varied. In this article we will discuss two types of ISP companies.

The small business ISP’s are generally popular as they often give great customer service and provide technical support fairly quickly. Prices offered by these providers are often very competitive and service is very good. The small business ISP’s are often very enthusiastic about their business and service standards.

Large ISP companies usually have in-house technical support along with many services for businesses. Often these larger ISP’s don’t offer the flexibility of the smaller ISP’s. Large ISP companies usually have many clients and so they aren’t as eager to please as the smaller ISP companies. Generally you will find that personal ISP account prices are competitive, while business ISP account prices can be greater than the smaller companies. The larger companies have the most technical modern equipment and usually provide a faster internet connection.

When choosing an ISP, it is recommended that you do some research before signing up with your chosen ISP. Make a list of the services you require from your chosen ISP. Search the internet for suitable ISP companies. Email your list of services to your list of ISP’s and guage the time of response and type of problem-solving offered. Where possible, consult other businesses which are using a particular ISP and use their experience to ensure you get the best ISP Company.

This may seem a tedious amount of work for a connection to the internet and ISP services, but you will be happy in the knowledge that once the decision is made, your chosen ISP will be able to help your business grow. To take the time now to research possible ISP companies will ultimately save you time and effort later, with faster internet connections and better technical assistance, your ISP will keep your business moving in the right direction at a good pace.

The idea when choosing your ISP is to spend time at the beginning finding the best ISP company to offer great, reliable technical services and affordable prices.

Dylan Brent wrote this for the online marketers for internet service provider, Isoftnet (http://www.isoftnet.co.za)

How to Protect your Wireless Network

Having a home wireless network means that you can say goodbye to ethernet cables forever and turn every room into your office. But if you don’t have the right security half your neighbours could end up poaching your broadband.

Protecting your network is essential if you want to keep your broadband fast, private and hacker-free.

There are a few ways to protect yourself and there are also different levels of security, from basic to the more advanced. But once these settings have been saved you will be safe and secure and ready to log on wherever you are.

Wireless encryption

To protect yourself from hackers you need to set up a WEP or WPA Personal (WPA-PSK) key.

• WEP is a simple 64 or 128Bit encryption but offers limited security and is relatively easy to break
• WPA-PSK, in the forms of WPA-TKIP which offers better security and is backwards compatible with older routers and USB keys, and WPA2-AES which offers the best security and better wireless performance but which is not compatible with all older hardware

You can set up your encryption key when setting up your wireless router, and there should be an explanation of how to do so in your instruction manual.

Internet security

In addition to having an encryption key, you also need to install a few other things:

• A firewall


• Anti-virus software


• Anti-spyware software


• Anti-phishing software

You also need to ensure that any software that you have installed is always up-to-date. Hackers are continually updating their methods and developing new viruses so make sure that you regularly run live updates on the internet to make sure that your version of windows and your anti-virus software is also up-to-date.

Name your wireless

Giving your wireless signal a name, or a service set identifier (SSID), is an easy way of identifying it and can be set at the time of installation. Doing this will also allow you to enhance your security settings using wireless isolation.

Wireless isolation

This is a way of hiding your wireless network so that other people cannot “see you”, making your network more private. Once you have set your SSID then you can change the settings on your router to isolate your wireless, making you “invisible”.

Access lists

Access lists give an added level of security to your network. As well as having to have the password for your network, any user’s computers would also have to be on the access list. They would be identified by the computer’s MAC code (like a fixed address) via the router.

Now that you have set your security, you can rest assured that no one else is using your broadband or hacking into your files.

To find out more about wireless broadband visit BroadbandChoices.co.uk

SMS are becoming apart of our everyday life, from news, stock, horoscope even banking. SMS is a vital communication for our everyday use. Callwave have came up with a simple yet most no-cost SMS system that will benefit all. By using their system you are about to see the very best of technology where it can be send all over the planet and no charges are charged.

If you have children, you should know that they are the most SMS composer’s around and the money that goes with it are expensive. Now with a simple click you may insert the widget onto your google, yahoo, apple nor vista page in a second, no registeration required. It’s a free service. And get connect with your friends and family from all over the world for no cost. Don’t think to compose a sms with the conventional mobile phone just use this widget and get the sms in a instant.

The callwave even provide visual voicemail for free not only you’ll be takling but also interacting with people in a click. This widget works for most of the web base platform.

If somebody calls you on your mobile phone, and you don’t answer, the call are forwarded to CallWave. CallWave records the message and shows it in your widget. It’s that simple! with no additional charge and it saves your time and money. Free Visual Voicemail works with most US carriers and handsets, including Verizon Wireless™, Cingular™, T-Mobile™ and over 30 others. When you enter your mobile phone number and email on the registration screen we’ll instantly check availability. If our service works with your provider, you’ll be provided an activation code and that’s it.

Need more info visit SMS4FREE

Md Shaffir offers the very best information and tips on internet marketing, seo, web apps, search engine technologies, blog publishing, online monetization gadget’s and other technical reviews. Visit his website at e-buletine or Gadget-Junction, and mailto:md.shaffir@gmail.com

When you are deciding on a voice/data network solution for your business the obvious factors to take into consideration are bandwidth and cost. However if you base your entire solution on those factors alone you risk facing issues you could have easily prevented with just a bit more strategic thought and planning.

The article “Why Do Businesses Prefer T1 And T3 Bandwidth Connections” is a good attempt at addressing the business issues involved with the decision making process for a small or medium business with limited telecommunications / network connectivity needs.

But that is just a start.

For businesses, with more than rudimentary network connectivity needs, there really is much much more involved in driving these kinds of decisions. Also, there are several more technology options beyond T1/T3 (aka DS1/DS3) and xDSL. It’s also important to understand that Bandwidth and cost, while important, are rarely the only drivers of solutions in this space.

The driver for solutions here is business problems.

What does your business need?

High volume public and/or private network throughput? Robust Availability with Substantial SLA (Service Level Agreement) guarantees? International reach? Flexibility? Cost Effectiveness? Consistent product/feature availability within a given geographic region? etc.

If a business’ telecommunications needs are:

5 or less locations with Email, Web surfing and ~20 phones lines or less….than xDSL, Cable or a Mixed Services (integrated) Local DS1 are all on the table as options.

For larger businesses that may have a need for private connectivity between branch locations, to maintain a call center, host internet or external partner facing servers, or in anyway depend on network connectivity as part of their revenue stream…… xDSL or Cable are rarely options.

Businesses in this category need the reliability and “known quantity” of telco services, that tend to leverage DS1, DS3, OC3/12 etc as local access, as a component of availability of their larger solution. Additionally Metro Optical and Ethernet solutions, where available, are increasingly more cost effective and flexible alternatives to copper and SONET based local access services.

The bottom line when working through a decision on a voice/data network for your business is to look beyond just bandwidth and cost. You must also consider the requirements and impact for your existing AND future applications, infrastructure, volume, network stability, security/privacy, partner/customer interface, and supplier connectivity. Ensuring all these factors are considered will ensure your solution addresses all possible business requirements……. and prevents the potential for embarrasing or frustrating issues in the future.

Michael is the owner of FreedomFire Communications….including DS3-Bandwidth.com and Business-VoIP-Solution.com. Michael also authors Broadband Nation where you’re always welcome to drop in and catch up on the latest BroadBand news, tips, insights, and ramblings for the masses.

When to use WLAN? Why to use wireless? I will find answers on all these questions.

World has become increasingly mobile. Mobile phones have changed our word. But this is not enough.

We want to use much bigger bandwidth that mobile networks are offering. We want mobility and availability for our PCs also!

WLAN networks are offering bandwidth of 54Mbps. New standard 802.11n will offer us maximum of 540Mbps. I said “will” because standard isn’t released yet, but on market you can already find it.

With wireless connectivity you don’t have any restrictions, you can move freely in a range of wireless network. With laptops, palms and iPods you can enjoy full benefits of wireless technology. You just have to find Hotspot, and today, for sure, it isn’t problem.

If you want to implement network in your home or office, WLAN is great choice. You don’t have to demolish your walls for network jack. You don’t need to have cables all over your floor.

For meeting rooms and conference rooms, wireless is also an ideal choice.

Imagine your favorite coffee house, drinking coffee, checking mail and read news on internet. What about airports, train stations? Perfect places for Hotspots!

What are WLAN advantages comparing to traditional wired networks?

1) Mobility and Availability
To hook up to the network, you only need to open your laptop and push button to enable wireless network. That’s all.

You don’t have to worry about cable length or finding a plug. You just take your laptop no matter you go, living room in a sofa, working table, or toilet…

2) Cheaper and quicker deployment
Adding users is matter of configuration. It doesn’t involve making physical connections. You don’t have running cables, punching down terminals, patching new jacks. Wireless technology saves significant amount of money on cabling cost and labour.

3) Increasing productivity
Result of researches show that wireless technologies have direct impact on productivity.

But you also have to be aware of :

1) Limited number of users and lower bandwidth.
Wireless transmission is slower, less efficient and less reliable comparing to wired. Backbone is in most cased wired.

2) Less security
Wireless is more vulnerable for malicious attacks. So you need to use extra security.

3) Interference and lost of signal
Wireless network could interference with other wireless networks in the building and interference with other radio signals. It could cause to lower bandwidth or even to no connection - black spots. The reason for this is steel reinforcing materials.

Igor Bartolic is working as network specialist. He was involved in wireless technology from its beginning.

On his web http://www.home-wlan.com you could find secrets out about wireless technology.

Everyone uses the Internet today. Business, pleasure, and news all come together online providing the desire and need to be able to connect to the almighty Internet. While finding an ISP may not be necessarily hard, finding an ISP for your needs just might.

Dial Up

Dial up may seem to have gone the way of the dinosaur, but you just might need dial up Internet all the same. If you travel a lot, subscribing to dial up may be something you need, even if you have a blue tooth enabled laptop.

While blue tooth technology may help you gain wi-fi access to the Internet, it is not always guaranteed and if you need to access your email often, chances are you will find times you are not able to get connected online. Dial-up can be purchased at a little over $5.00 a month and is a lifesaver for those Internet emergencies when in rural communities where wi-fi is not existent.

You may not need to even shop for your dial up software. Many high speed Internet providers offer dial up as an add-on at a discounted rate as well. If you travel a lot, dial up is something you just might want under your belt.

DSL

DSL works very well depending on your subscribed bandwidth. If you want to watch online movies or do downloads of files you should not be without DSL. The problem that lies with DSL is the fact that many people have traded in their landline phones in for cellular phones. If you are one of these people a problem exists with this Internet connection type … you have to have a landline to have DSL.

While the standard DSL subscriber requires a landline phone, there are some providers that do not. One such provider is SpeakEasy or otherwise www.speakeasy.com

SpeakEasy offers phoneless DSL but be prepared to spend some extra on your connection. With the extra convenience comes the extra price and you will be paying for it guaranteed. They do have excellent gaming packages however, and if you like to game online, you just might want to pay the extra anyways.

Cable

Cable Internet is an excellent high speed Internet option. You can get almost unlimited bandwidth options with this service to where a download is like opening a new web page. This service does not require a landline phone so if your a cellular phone converted consumer, this option is excellent for you.

Although this service doesn’t require landline phone, they on average require a minimum cable TV package. If you don’t watch much TV this may be a disappointing factor for you. While this is the common requirement of cable Internet, who’s to say it won’t change. Technology is growing in demand as well as innovation, so expect a change in the future to this requirement. Keep that in mind for DSL too, but don’t hold your breath.

Satellite

Satellite Internet sounds enticing at first and if you want high speed Internet and live in a rural area chances are this will be your only option. Don’t expect blazing Internet speeds with this service. Faster than dial-up, yes. Faster than DSL, no. At the most expect a speed of a lower grade DSL package. Monthly pricing can be fair from $40.00 to $70.00 a month. Installation and activation however I have seen price at about $600.00 and that is not to mention a contract. This service is advised as a last resort option for Internet access.

This article was written by Aaron Siegel of TopSavings.Net which offers Internet service deals to residential and business customers.