Ethernet

Typical Applications:  Network Redundancy, DS3 Alternative, Extending the LAN, Dedicated Internet Access

 

Business Ethernet has long been used inside your office to connect computers together.  Today it is being used more and more as an Internet or Point-to-Point/MPLS solution for connecting to the World Wide Web.  Since the technology in most business networks is already Ethernet based, business Ethernet has become an extremely popular Internet technology over the last few years, because it is very easy to connect to your local computer network.

Today's most popular business Ethernet technology is Ethernet over Copper (EoC) which is really just a very fast version of DSL.  It is distance sensitive and uses Ethernet technology over regular copper wire, so the further away your business is from a central office, the slower the connection is.  However, with more and more central offices offering this technology, many businesses are able to get incredibly fast service with high bandwidth for a fraction of the prices they are accustomed to.

The most common form of EoC is a 10 Mbps connection and if your business is within an adequate distance from the central office, this solution may be the best and most cost effective.  However, due to its distance limitations, it is best to talk to an expert to determine if your office(s) can take advantage of this type of connection.

Traditional Ethernet services are sold in 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1 Gbps (GigE) sizes.  This is usually delivered over Fiber connections.  Some Ethernet service providers offer EoC solutions in smaller increments than 10 Meg, such as 2, 5, and 6 Mbps.  Finding the right solution for your business and determining what is offered in your area is the key to this new and emerging technology.

Ethernet can be used for Internet or for connecting offices.  In today’s marketplace, it is normally less expensive than the traditional DS3 connections.  Usually, a 100 Mbps Ethernet connection is around the same price as a full 45 Mbps DS3 Internet connections.  If you are currently using a DS3 connection or looking to upgrade, contact TelecomMedic and we will present all the options based on your needs and location(s).

For long haul data, Metro Ethernet can be used to connect individual offices.  Instead of using T1s and DS3s, many companies are finding that Ethernet can be a lower cost solution if Fiber is available.  If Fiber is not available, it can also be sold as an Ethernet over T1 technology (laying the Ethernet connection over multiple T1s).  This is often another creative method to cut costs while improving service...often an attractive proposition for our clients.

Contact an expert today to help you through this critical decision for your business.