We are in the process of evaluating our current bandwidth utility/needs.
We currently have (2) T1 lines serving up internet availability to our
students, faculty and staff. Approximately 800 total users. Whenever a class
accesses a bandwidth intensive/dynamic site (i.e.- BrainPop) or Google
Earth, our connection slows to a crawl. Adding another T1 line would just be
a stop-gap solution. We don't have access to a fiber line at our location.
And, we can't afford to fund the build-out of a fiber infrastructure. We've
discussed implementing a Proxy Server but, that won't really solve the
problem.
We have a company in our area that can provide a fixed 10Mbps wireless
metro-ethernet. It's being touted as being as fast as a fiber connection
without the reliance on the Telco and wired infrastructure. Though we are
aware that severe weather conditions could adversely affect the connection,
we're seriously considering this solution. We would keep one of the current
T1's as a back up...
Has anyone researched this wireless option? Anyone using a wireless
metro-ethernet solution?
I appreciate all feedback.
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A. Popoola
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