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... in the deployment of an Internet connection. The list of issues
discussed within this document is not exhaustive but rather the
information provided should alert ...
... identified. Both must be considered when determining the real cost
of deploying an Internet connection. The hard cost items include
costs for which invoices are created ...
... Following, and as part of this evaluation, key institution decision
makers (at the highest levels of the organization) will require
information not only on the cost of connection, but more importantly
on the purpose and scope of participation in the Internet. The
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... The deployment of an Internet connection provides the impetus for the
development of a campus wide strategy for the use of information
technology which may otherwise never be accessible. It may be
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... are very likely already connected. An interested institution might
will consult with a nearby, connected organization to see what
benefit they have derived from the connection. An institution
looking at a connection for the first time must decide if a major
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... benefit they have derived from the connection. An institution
looking at a connection for the first time must decide if a major
reason is simply to participate in a technology that has already
proven itself as being important to education; more importantly, it
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... services available.
While the subscription fee may not alter, the cost of the dedicated
connection may by used to finance an Internet connection; not only
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... connection may by used to finance an Internet connection; not only
will the availability of the particular service be greater but the
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... Connection Options ...
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There are a variety of connection options. Factors besides costs may
be used to select the appropriate option or a series of options.
These factors include size and projected use (traffic ...
... These factors include size and projected use (traffic) of the
connection, nature of the use and purpose of the enterprise driving
the effort.
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There are three basic categories of IP service connection available
at this time. All three categories support essentially the same set
of functions. They support a variety of line speeds (which affects
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... at this time. All three categories support essentially the same set
of functions. They support a variety of line speeds (which affects
total capacity of the connection) and will run on a variety of
hardware platforms. Performance ...
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The three basic connection categories are:
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... Internet. Line speeds range
from 9.6 Kb to 45 Mb, with the most common connection speeds being
56Kb and 1.54 Mb. A dedicated connection to the Internet ...
... from 9.6 Kb to 45 Mb, with the most common connection speeds being
56Kb and 1.54 Mb. A dedicated connection to the Internet most
commonly connects to a campus-wide network ...
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A dialup connection requires a workstation, which may or may not be
dedicated to networking, with appropriate networking software and an
attached modem ...
... dedicated to networking, with appropriate networking software and an
attached modem. It uses a regular phone line. When a network
connection is needed, the workstation is used to establish a
connection over the modem ...
... modem. It uses a regular phone line. When a network
connection is needed, the workstation is used to establish a
connection over the modem and phone line. At the end of use, the
connection ...
... connection over the modem and phone line. At the end of use, the
connection is broken. Line speeds range from 9.6Kb to 56Kb, with
lower speeds being most common. It can be used to connect a single
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... PC. The service can support speeds from 2.4Kb - 19.2 Kb.
Providers usually charge a flat-rate connection fee as opposed to a
connection fee and traffic ...
... Providers usually charge a flat-rate connection fee as opposed to a
connection fee and traffic charge.
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As each type of connection alternative is examined, the organization
must consider the technical evolution and cost projections. The
appropriate campus agency (usually an information or
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... Connection Service Providers ...
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There is no hard and fast rule specifying to whom an organization
should approach for a connection. Historically, there has been a
tendency for an academic institution to become a member of the
closest mid-level network ...
... Sample Questions for Connection Services Providers ...
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a) What connection services do they offer? Please describe in
detail (i.e., until you understand what they are talking
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An organization contemplating a connection to the Internet should be
careful to consider not only the physical connection ...
... connection to the Internet should be
careful to consider not only the physical connection and startup
costs but also the costs of supporting the resulting service
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... quantified in terms of costs, they must be anticipated and
incorporated into campus planning for an Internet connection. These
areas may include libraries, dormitories, student services, and data
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The implementation of an Internet connection provides the impetus for
the development of a campus-wide strategy for the use of information
technologies which may otherwise have never been accessible. It may
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... Connection to the Mid-level Network ...
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By this time, the organization should have decided what type of
connection they want and with which service provider they will be
working. There are specific technical details which must be
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... working. There are specific technical details which must be
addressed in the initial deployment of the connection. There is the
evaluation of hardware and software. The mid-level network ...
... hardware and software. The mid-level network or
institution providing the connection is often an excellent resource
to complement the on-campus group in determining the best
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... deployment of the
Internet connection is the resulting reorientation of network
technical and network ...
... network
information services to support the connection. Cognizant
administrators must recognize, plan and budget for these added tasks.
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... campus network and the
Internet connection must ensure the accessibility, reliability, and
relative ease of use of the network ...
... campus network and the level of campus responsibility for the
Internet connection. The responsibilities grow both in scale and
importance as the institution comes to rely on the services ...
... (2) Communication with foreign researchers and educators in
connection with research or instruction, as long as any network
that the foreign user employs for such communication provides
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