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LAN/WAN
Connectivity
Dedicated dial-up uses a standard phone connection between your
computer network and our POP. The data rate is up to 56 kbps and is used
primarily by individuals and companies in a transitional state between
needing full-time connectivity to the internet and having the resources
to commit to frame relay or point to point.
Due to the nature of dial-up lines, this option has much lower reliability
and throughput than ISDN, frame relay or point to point connectivity. Dedicated
dial-up is best suited for a growing internet access needs that are not
dependent upon high reliability or committed data rates.
Frame Relay is the most cost-effective full-time connection
for medium to high speed Internet access. In almost all cases, your costs
will be less than traditional leased-line connections and even ISDN. You
can easily increase the bandwidth of your Internet connection as your needs
grow.
Compared to traditional leased line access, with frame relay you only
pay the phone company for the bandwidth you need and there is no mileage
charge. In most cases, ISDN calls from a business location are 'metered'
and can result in unexpectedly high monthly charges by the phone company
if you maintain a full-time connection.
Frame relay access to the Internet consist of two distinct components.
In addition to the Internet access fees, you will also need the frame relay
circuit from your facility to the phone company's local central office.
The rest of the circuit costs are paid by Minnesota OnLine and are included
in your monthly access fees. Please call Minnesota OnLine for an estimate
or quote of your circuit costs. Minnesota OnLine will order and coordinate
the install and testing of your circuit with your local phone company.
Point-to-point high-speed digital dedicated service gives you
complete access to the Internet including e-mail, the World Wide Web, Gopher,
file transfer, and Usenet newsgroups with enhanced bandwidth for faster
response. This service is provided over dedicated circuits from your site
directly to our network hub.
Access speed (bandwidth) is available at various levels: 33 kbps, 56
kbps, 128 kbps, 256 kbps, 1.54 Mbps, and transparent LAN connections at
10 Mbps. Pricing for Dedicated Services consists of a one-time setup fee,
monthly service fee, and telecommunications costs (where applicable). Additional
equipment may be needed for your network to take advantage of this increased
bandwidth.
A dedicated high-speed connection can greatly reduce multiple individual
connectivity costs and allow greater ability to manage data that traverses
your network. Some of the benefits of Dedicated Service are:
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Costs are contained for additional users
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Security is enhanced with a single point of entry
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Internet accessibility for all users can be easily managed
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Increased bandwidth for all users
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Increased speed of data transmission
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Full time connectivity
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Transparent use for end-users
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No additional telco charges
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Bandwidth
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Month to
Month
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1 Year
Contract
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2 Year
Contract
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Install & Setup |
| 56k Dedicated Dial-up |
$105/mo |
$100/mo |
$ 95/mo |
$20 |
| Bandwidth |
Monthly
Service |
1 Year
Contract |
2 Year
Contract |
Install &
Setup |
| 56k Frame Relay |
$195/mo |
$105/mo |
$95/mo |
$750 |
| 128k Frame Relay |
$315/mo |
$260/mo |
$210/mo |
$1000 |
| 256k Frame Relay |
$495/mo |
$325/mo |
$275/mo |
$1000 |
| 512k Frame Relay |
$595/mo
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$395/mo |
$345/mo |
$1000
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| 768k Frame Relay |
$650/mo
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$415/mo |
$365/mo |
$1000
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| T-1 Frame Relay |
$750/mo |
$500/mo |
$450/mo |
$1000 |
| Ethernet connection |
$75-95/mo |
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$100 + wiring |
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2-5 $75/mo |
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$100 + wiring |
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6-30 $395/mo |
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$100 + wiring |
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30+ $650/mo |
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$100 + wiring |
| 56k Point to Point |
$295 |
$215 |
$195 |
$1500 |
| 128k Point to Point |
$475 |
$400 |
$350 |
$2500 |
| 256k Point to Point |
$650 |
$550 |
$500 |
$2500 |
| T1 Point to Point |
$1200 |
$1000 |
$800 |
$2500 |
| T1 (each addl load balanced) |
$1000
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$950 |
$780 |
$1000
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5% discount for quarterly and semi-annual pre-pay
10% discount for annual pre-pay
Equipment
For 56k Frame Relay service we recommend the Cisco 1601 Router and
Motorola 56k CSU/DSU products. We can provide these preconfigured products
for $1,910 plus shipping and applicable tax.
For higher speed Frame Relay or point-to-point service, we recommend
the Cisco 2600 series Router and the T1 CSU/DSU. These arrive preconfigured
for $2,500 plus shipping. |
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