[Web4lib] Cable Broadband and configuration

[Cary Gordon]

The simplest way to approach this is to have a discrete network, wired
and wireless, for the public using the cable connection, and maintain
a separate network for staff. Ideally, this would have a fixed IP
address -- a single address is fine -- so it can be identified as
local for access to resources.

Many libraries have found this workable, it is generally inexpensive
to implement, and it requires little or no integration with your
current (city) system..

Thanks,

Cary

On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 11:04 AM, Pollock, Chad <cpollock at rogersark.org> wrote:
> Our library is in the process of shifting our broadband service from a
> dedicated T1 to Cable Broadband.  We have long needed an increase in
> bandwidth, and our discussions with cable providers have led us to
> believe that we can get up to 10mb/s with cable as opposed to the 1.5 we
> currently get with a dedicated T1.  The price difference is also
> significantly in favor of using cable.
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>
> That said, we have an antiquated infrastructure, and we are limited in
> what we can do in-house because most of our major IT comes through our
> city IT department.  As part of this shift from T1 to cable, we need to
> update our old equipment.   I was wondering if others are using cable
> broadband for providing internet to the public, and if so, what your
> configuration looks like.  Would any of you be willing to share the
> hardware you are using?  What type of router?  Modem?  Do you include
> public wifi?
>
>
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> I hope my question is not too broad, but I'm trying to get the big
> picture of what other libraries are doing so I can go in, somewhat
> informed, with requests to our city IT.
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>
> Thanks,
>
>
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> Chad Pollock
>
> Technical Services Supervisor
>
> Rogers Public Library
>
> 711 S. Dixeland Rd
>
> Rogers, Arkansas 72758
>
> 479-621-1152 x23
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Cary Gordon
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