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Skyline
Wireless of Oklahoma IS NOW SERVICING Skiatook,
Vinita, and Collinsville,
Oklahoma with business and residential high speed wireless
connectivity. Skyline Wireless is currently accepting applications
for service. Click Here
to signup and reserve your wireless connection now.
Step
1:
Review Technology Benefits
Skyline
Wireless has pioneered the use of wireless equipment
that establishes "radio" links between two or more
networks up to 15 miles apart and accordingly, moves data
faster than  T1
lines. Such speeds will enable all your employees in your
organization to:
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Send
and receive email in a fast and efficient manner
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Download
files, web pages and images quickly
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Allow
for a virtual
private network (VPN) between two or more offices
enabling file sharing, print sharing and other network
capabilities
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Host
your own Internet servers (e.g. email, web)
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Protect
your office from malicious users of the Internet (optional
built in firewall)
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Facilitate
high-quality video conferencing
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Support
interoffice wireless roaming
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Operate
with an always ON Internet connection
Step
2:
Analyze Available Solutions
56
K dial-up:
Limited to 52Kbps
connect rate at maximum; Potential for slow connections and
busy signals; Speed of data transfer inefficient for companies
and organizations; Optimal performance with only one user.
128
K ISDN:
Maximum bandwidth
limited to 128K ISDN line; (Telecommunication) monthly fees;
Limited number of users allowed regardless of company size.
T-1:
Maximum bandwidth limited
to 1.5Mbps;
Monthly Telecommunication fees Costly equipment required for
installation and functionality; No cost adjustments for unused
bandwidth.
Wireless
Internet:
This
alternative supplies high-speed (top speeds of 11Mbps***),
secure and flexible bandwidth
options (companies pay for what they use). A wireless network allows aggregation of
more bandwidth
in areas where a large number of customers connect to prevent
network congestion from slowing down Internet access.
- Dedicated
Internet
The customer's connection to the Internet is dedicated,
meaning the connection is always available, 24 hours a day,
365 days a year. No busy signals, no waiting to get online,
and no varying connection rates. Always on, and always fast.
- Expandable
Internet
Skyline Wireless connects offices to a high-speed digital
wireless network and offers an extensive list of wireless
equipment that will enable desktop, laptop, palmtop, printers,
and virtually any network device to have a wireless connection
to your office network.
- Burstable
Internet
Why should a business have to pay for what they are not using?
Most businesses will use on average from 128K to 256K of
Internet. At Skyline Wireless, our wireless Internet is
"Burstable".
Burstable Internet means you have the flexibility and
convenience of having a large amount of bandwidth
(11Mbps
***) at your disposal, but you only get billed on the
95th percentile of your monthly average. For example, your
business may use an average of 200K/sec worth of Internet per
month. One day you need to do some heavy downloading of some
large files for an hour and a half. You may use up to the full
11Mbps***
per sec for that hour and a half; however, since it is
above the 95th percentile of your monthly bandwidth usage, it
will not affect your monthly billing.
*These
prices are an average from several telephone companies.
Pricing may vary due to location and other factors, which
cannot be predetermined.
Step
3:
Coordinate the Technical Effort
With
the Skyline Wireless solution, the client must
supply workstations within the following specifications:
Workstation
requirements
Operating System
- Windows 95/98,2k,XP, NT 4.0,
- Mac OS 7.5 and above
- Most versions of UNIX including Linux
Network
Hardware
-10 or 100 Base-T (10Mbit) or wireless network interface card
for each workstation that will be utilizing the Wireless
Internet connection
Network
Protocol
- Properly configured TCP/IP
stack
Networking
(LAN)
requirements
The client is responsible for building the network
infrastructure within their facility. This includes, but is
not limited to:
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Wiring
the computers together through hubs or switches
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Run
an RJ-45 CAT 5 Ethernet
cable of appropriate length from bridge location to the
client's network hub or switch
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Providing
electricity, surge protection and UPS backup to the
wireless bridge
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Surge
Protector
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Uninterrupted
Power Source (UPS) is highly recommended
Lease
of wireless antenna and bridge is included in monthly fee.
(The client must provide Skyline Wireless with written
permission/authorization for antenna to be located on the roof
and for Skyline Wireless representatives to access the
roof to install the antenna).
If
installation is in a home, the network access point must be
near a power outlet. A surge protector is recommended. If the
installation is for an office building requiring roof access,
the customer may be asked to incur the cost of providing an
outlet for power for the network access point.
This
equipment can be provided and installed by Skyline Wireless for an additional fee.
Step
4:
Perform Site Inspection
Once
it has been determined that a viable LAN
exists, a Skyline Wireless technical representative will
survey the site to ensure the office building (or home) falls
within the range of reception. Following confirmation, the
representative then performs a four-part site inspection.
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Signal
Testing/Plan Physical Installation- We determine signal
levels on the roof of the building, evaluate roof mounting
options, assess location and consider
waterproofing/sealing procedures.
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Physical
Integration of Network Wiring- We determine the most
feasible way to wire the network to ensure maximum
effectiveness.
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Integration
Into Preexisting Network- We assess various options for
how Skyline Wireless will set up the network and
discuss several security alternatives.
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Extra
Configuration- We confirm how client's email or web server
will be setup for access from the Internet
Step
5:
Test/Verify Signal
After
installation, Skyline Wireless will closely monitor the
signal strength. Periodic and ongoing testing of various
signal sources will also occur to confirm which of the central
hubs can best supply power. A client will be notified
immediately if there are any signal transmission issues.
Step
6:
Ensure Quality and Usage Levels
An
automatic e-mail mechanism built into the wireless equipment
triggers immediate notification of signal variation or
failure. Within seconds, the technology contingency plan is
activated.
The
usage levels undergo periodic trend analysis to identify
regular and peak usage rates. Level upgrades may be suggested
at that time.
*** Wireless Speeds will only reach 4-5Mbps
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