ELSA Cable manual Internet at all times-always online, More than just Internet, Backbone

Introducing the ELSA MicroLink Cable 5

Backbone:

direct connection to the Internet

Backbone

The simple transfer rate between the network operator and participant does not by itself determine the speed at which the Internet can be accessed. The network operator must also forward data destined for the Internet to a backbone. The dimensioning of this connection ultimately determines the speed at which you can surf. The backbone can become a bottleneck if a large number of participants want to access Internet data simultaneously and the network operator does not have an adequately dimensioned connection to the Internet.

Internet at all times—always online

One of the biggest advantages of cable modem technology is the continuous availability of the Internet. While “normal” Internet connections need to be established as required, all cable modem users on a cable section can be permanently registered with the headend. The multiport capabilities of the remote stations ensure that other participants are not blocked due to a lack of connections. The advantages of this permanent Internet connection:

KImmediate availability of all information

Your e-mail comes to you directly—not just when you pick it up. To view a Web page, just open your browser and don't worry about connecting to your provider.

KYour own Internet server

Until now, running your own Internet server generally meant having an extremely expensive leased line to the provider. Now you have one! If you would like to set up your own Web server for your company, you can now do so and have it accessible at all times via the cable modem at no additional cost.

More than just Internet

Together with the appropriate remote stations, cable modems form the connection between network participants (private or business) and the network operator. Very high throughputs—and thus very fast data transfers—can be realized using such a connection. In addition to providing fast Internet access, this creates a number of other interesting options for the evolution of network operators into information service providers.

Regional content

Cable network operators generally have a local or regional orientation due to the structure of the cable network. The headends that have to be additionally integrated into the network with their restriction to around 2000 participants results in further area limitations.

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