Multitech RF500S Uživatelský manuál stáhnout pdf (Strana 10)

When the time is up the user is unceremoniously disconnected just like a dialup user. This allows more

customers to be serviced from the same size pool of IP addresses.

3 Dial Up – The Old Standby

The dialup account is used as a backup incase DSL fails and by the laptop while traveling. Minimizing the

number of Internet providers simplifies computer configuration when moving between different

connections.

We have been using a local ISP for the past three years.

Our requirements were:

Nationwide point of presence (POP) access

Unmetered service

Reasonable price

Email account

USENET News server

No prohibition against using a LAN

Does not require special software

Good technical support

3.1 Selecting a Provider

Initially we use a nationwide ISP that also provided long distance telephone service. We got a single

monthly bill and a reasonable rate for Internet Access. Unfortunately the DSL business proved to be very

unstable. Carriers merged or sold off consumer accounts every few months. After having our account sold

several times we chose the same company that was providing our web hosting service INR.Net. They are a

local ISP that met our requirements and have been extremely responsive to e-mail and phone support

issues. They bill directly to a credit card eliminating paper invoices.

3.2 Acceptable Use Policy

ISPs have written policy that sets limits on how the service may be used. For example, reselling the service

is forbidden. Verify your ISP does not specifically prohibit operating a LAN. Even though the ISP does

not disallow a LAN it is unreasonable to expect technical help from them in setting it up.

3.3 Privacy Policy

Examine the privacy policy to determine how your information will be treated. It is reasonable for the ISP

to collect and use information for diagnostic purposes and to improve service. However, many ISPs sell

customer information to 3

parties. Your ISP knows every web page you access, every file you download

or upload and every mail, USENET and IM message that flows over their network. All of that information

can be sold to others depending on the privacy policy.

Most ISP’s reserve the right to change policy at any time so the current policy is not an ironclad guarantee.

3.4 Thoughts about Dial Up

Consider ISP mail accounts throwaways, free e-mail accounts or a registered domain name are a better

choice if you want a permanent e-mail address. The ISP business is very competitive; assume you will see

continuous change and consolidation. If the ISP requires special software make sure it works with the rest

of your network environment.

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