ISDN Option

ISDN can be a viable option to cable modems for faster Internet Access.

ISDN provides:

• Continuous full duplex 128K rate.

• Two telco lines for phone, fax and Internet access.

• Replaces existing line(s).

• Guaranteed clean data connection.

• Network 4 – 26 computers to each other and onto the Internet simultaneously.

• Competitive pricing to cable.

• Flexible access when on the road.

What you should know about the various options:
Speed for all modes of connecting depend on the overall congestion on the Internet as a whole and the individual servers you are trying to communicate with.

ISDN

ISDN uses the same copper wires that are in your house today. It does require two circuits (sets of wires) to get the full 128 K rate. 64K is delivered on each circuit (channel). The conditioned phone lines are maintained by your local phone company and when you subscribe to ISDN the local phone company guarantees the quality of the phone lines to deliver the 64K speeds per line.

Our modems will link the 2 channels depending on use. Both channels are used to provide continuous 128K upload and download speeds. One channel can provide continuous 64K upload and download speeds while the other channel is used for phone or fax. Both channels can also be used for 2 phone lines.

Cable

Cable requires coaxial cable to be brought into your house. They provide business circuits and individual (residential) circuits. The business circuits guarantee an up and down rate. The individual (residential) circuits do not. Rate provided on individual circuits will depend on the number of circuits (nodes) each node is tied to up to 750 homes in your particular area and the amount of local traffic in addition to the greater Internet traffic.

DSL

Ameritech is currently in the process of providing DSL to the Midland Area. They are installing the capability as four zones. We are working to understand the physical layout of these zones as they relate to Midland.

Procedure for getting ISDN:

1. Call us and we will discuss the various options and which one fits your situation the best.

2. If  ISDN is the option for you then call your local phone, order ISDN service and order their ISDN 4 port modem/hub.

3.  Call us and we will walk you through how to set it up.