Hi gr,

I got around the one computer issue (they also randomise the ip on the cable
modem) by running it through a server with 2 nic cards. that way the other
computers can have privte IP's
and you can have as many computers as you want on the connection.

Wes
WNESU

>From: gr <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: School Information Technology Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: cable vs. T1
>Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 14:02:10 -0500
>
>Hi all
>
>I would like to add a word of caution regarding the free cable internet
>connection from adelphia for schools
>
>When we had one installed in a local learning center, the adelphia rep
>explained that their certificate of public good and state approved rate
>agreement which applies to that free service is for their cable modem to
>connected to a single computer
>
>If you have more than one computer using it, that should be your own
>business.
>
>If any one has specific different information from adelphia, I would
>like to know
>
>Thanks
>Gr
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: School Information Technology Discussion
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ed Crelin
>Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 11:49 AM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: cable vs. T1
>
>John et al,
>If any of you are in the Adelphia coverage area remember that they are
>chartered to offer a basic rate service to any municipality, library
>and school for free. I am curious if any other cable providers have any
>covenants on their service? We have a very small network in the Gilbert
>Hart Library in Wallingford of 5 computers and a wireless node, it
>doesn't get any heavy use. The speed is admirable at about 2.4Mbits and
>it has only gone down requiring a modem reset twice in nearly a year. I
>would assume it would be a robust and reliable option. I know Nancy
>Westlund at Flood Brook School is looking at it now. It could save them
>a bundle and may well be faster than the pricey T they have now. I'll
>report anything I find out as it progresses.
>
>Ed Crelin
>MacInsight, Inc.
>Tech Support
>Mount Holly School
>VT, usa
>
>On Jan 24, 2005, at 10:47 AM, John Munson wrote:
>
> > Now that the broadband collaborative is tabled at least in the short
> > run,
> > we here at Blue Mountain are looking at a few options for our
>broadband
> > connection. We have been speaking to Charter Communications about
>their
> > business class solutions and the pricing certainly is attractive. We
> > are
> > looking at a 3 Mbps down/384 Kbps up connection for not much over $100
> > per
> > month. My question is - are their other schools amongst us that have
> > been
> > using cable with success??
> >
> > Another option we are exploring is leasing computers vs. buying
> > outright.
> > Anyone have any experience with leasing? What pros and cons should we
> > be
> > aware of?
> >
> > Thanks for any help, thoughts on this.
> >
> > John Munson
> > Technology Coordinator
> > Blue Mountain Union School
> > Wells River, VT  05081
> > 802-757-2711
> >