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What
is wireless internet?
Wireless
internet is a broadcast signal (radio) in the 2.4Ghz
to 5.4Ghz
range.
How
does it work?
The
system is very similar to how a radio works. There is
a tower that is broadcasting the signal. This signal
is then picked up by an antenna and transferred to a
device- typically a computer.
Is this satellite internet?
It is called
fixed wireless...
What most of these companies offering high-speed satellite
internet access don't make clear to you is that the
communication is not full duplex. Most people think
that the signal goes from the satellite to your home,
and from your home directly to the satellite. This is
not true because in order to do this, you
would have to have a fairly expensive transmitter outside
your house to transmit the signal to the satellite.
Here is what really happens: A 'request' happens when
you click on a link to a site. This request travels
to various routers throughout the U.S. and sometimes
throughout the world to get to the site you wanted to
visit. Through the satellite internet setup, this request still travels along your slow
phone line connections. When the site is reached,
you then get high speed download speeds from the satellite.
Our setup allows for full duplex transmission - you
will be able to send AND receive data at high speeds.
How
fast is it?
The
wireless network operates at 11MB per second. Typical
connection speeds range from 348KB to 768KB per second.
To put this into perspective: Your typical dial-up modem
connects around 48KB per second. In comparing the two
speeds, you can see that wireless is between 7
and 16 times faster than dial-up!
Do
I need to dial a number when I want to get on the internet?
No.
You will never need to dial a number again.
This service is always ready when you are. No dialing.
No waiting to connect. No tying up the phone lines or
getting kicked off. Just an always-available high-speed
connection.
What
will I need to connect to your system?
This
answer varies with each client. If you want to connect
only one computer to this system, what you need
is only a network card in your computer. A firewall is recommended.
If
you are a business or multi-user client you will need
one firewall. You will also need a network card in each
of the computers connecting to the wireless internet
service.
You
may also choose to go wireless in your home/business
place. This setup is the simplest and most flexible.
In this type on installation, the internet signal is
brought into a central location located in your home/business
place. From there, we install a Wireless Access Point/Firewall.
At this point, we install minimal hardware in all of
the devices connected to the wireless internet.
What
all of this means is you have your own personal private
wireless network. Since the device we are installing
as an access point is also a firewall, you can secure
your network so that someone driving down the street
with a laptop and a wireless card cannot access your
internet and use your bandwidth. Also, if you ever get
more computers, is is a very simple task to connect
them to the internet service. If you ever get a laptop,
you can get a wireless card and surf the net, high
speed, anywhere in your house/place of business.
We will chose the best hardware configuration given
your location and connection speed and confirm our
decision with you. If necessary, we
will install an amplifier. To see an extended parts
list, please visit our pricing
page.
I
am interested in your service, but my location is surrounded
by trees. Can I still get your signal?
Trees do pose problems. However, pending on your location
and elevation, you can still have high speed internet.
Is it available now?
Yes.
We have several access points in the area of Amherst ,
Custer, Iola and Nelsonville. The Amherst water tower is are main
access point in the downtown Amherst area. A 100' tower
in Nelsonville is the main distribution center. All
internet requests go through it. Our newest access
point is located on The Midwest Renewable Energy Tower
near Custer.
We
are constantly updating our plans for new access points.
If we are not in your area yet, chances are we will be
there soon!
How
far does your signal go?
This technology is very similar to standard radio technology.
Thus, this signal can be transmitted across great distances
(many miles) and still retain its quality and speed.
However, unlike radio technology, this is based upon
line of site. Which means the signal does not go through
walls or other obstacles very easily. We must have a
fairly clean line of site to allow for high speed, reliable
internet access.
I am already a customer of your dial-up service. Am
I required to switch to wireless?
No. We will still provide 56K Dial-Up internet access
in addition to wireless internet access. If you wish
to set up a dial-up account or have any questions, please
call 824-2515
between
9-5 central time.
Can
I read your Terms and Conditions and Customer Agreement
online?
Yes.
Terms
and Conditions. Customer
Agreement.
Can
your internet signal be 'hacked' into?
No.
Many levels of security block unauthorized access to
our system, as well as any other users on the system.
How much does it cost?
Please
visit our
pricing page for details.
How do I contact Central Wisconsin Wireless Internet
Service?
For
the Amherst/Nelsonville area,
call 715-824-2515
between 9-5 central.
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