WIFI access in Corpus Christi is being enhanced by local companies and quality equipment
Saturday, October 25, 2008 |
As most of you already have experienced EarthLink has taken advertising to the next level as you have received bright orange flyers every two weeks for the last few months. EarthLink is doing a great job at advertising the City’s WIFI Network and adding users to the network. It has been a few months since I have sat down with EarthLink to talk about their plans and progress. When I last met with EarthLink they expressed plans to expand and re-arrange the many wireless nodes thought the city. Their goal is to create more substantial and consistent coverage for the users of the network. So be aware that the coverage and the quality of signals will likely increase over the next few months. EarthLink has established an office in Corpus Christi with local individuals managing the office. EarthLink is currently distributing PepLink BG-200 access point to any users that need to increase their WIFI reception capabilities. The down side is that EarthLink will be charging a monthly fee to use this device. Here is the actual post from EarthLink.
EarthLink brings Corpus Christi residents a ‘landline free’ way to access the Internet throughout the 55 square mile network. Consumers who sign up for EarthLink Wi-FiSM will enjoy download and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps for a limited time promotional rate of $6.95 a month for the first six months, returning to the recurring rate of $19.95 a month thereafter. For consumers that want even more speed, EarthLink is offering an “extreme” product at 3 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload service for only $9.95 for the first six months, returning to the recurring rate of $21.95 a month thereafter.
Residential customers can also receive a Wi-Fi modem, which strengthens the Wi-Fi signal indoors, at no additional charge, if they sign up for a one-year commitment. The modem can also be purchased through EarthLink without the contract for $69.95 and monthly rental fees will be available in early June. Customers will also receive all the products and support they have come to expect from EarthLink, including eight mailboxes and the ISP’s powerful protection tools, such as spamBlocker and the EarthLink Protection Control Center™.
I do believe that PepLink is a good product but over the last few months I have been able to test many different devices with the Corpus Christi Network. I will refer to a press release from Ruckus Wireless some time last year. There is a local WIFI provider that is reselling many of the wireless devices that can be used to effectively connect to the city’s network. I borrowed a PepLink, EnGenius, and Ruckus device from Rightway Online, a local wireless service provider. After using the devices the past few months I am going to recommend purchasing the Ruckus MetroFlex equipment because of the ease of installation and the consistent quality of service that I have been able to obtain.
Getting Subscribers Reliably Connected at Home
The Ruckus MetroFlex system provides reliable wireless broadband connections into homes and offices, delivering better than DSL speeds.
Designed to work with any standard metro-scale Wi-Fi mesh network, the Ruckus MetroFlex system is the most sensitive and reliable in-home Wi-Fi receiver in the world. It has demonstrated the ability in rural environments to sustain above 5 Mbps at one kilometer away from the nearest Wi-Fi node. Additionally, unique software developed by Ruckus Wireless specifically for its MetroFlex product determines the fastest Wi-Fi node with which to associate, based on the best data rates and strongest Wi-Fi signal.
Rightway Online in Corpus Christi, TX is among the first to start deploying the Ruckus MetroFlex to extend outdoor Wi-Fi signals indoors.
You may remember the above information from an article from last year but with I think the ruckus wireless equipment and EarthLink service is a winning combination.
www.ccwifinews.com
EarthLink brings Corpus Christi residents a ‘landline free’ way to access the Internet throughout the 55 square mile network. Consumers who sign up for EarthLink Wi-FiSM will enjoy download and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps for a limited time promotional rate of $6.95 a month for the first six months, returning to the recurring rate of $19.95 a month thereafter. For consumers that want even more speed, EarthLink is offering an “extreme” product at 3 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload service for only $9.95 for the first six months, returning to the recurring rate of $21.95 a month thereafter.
Residential customers can also receive a Wi-Fi modem, which strengthens the Wi-Fi signal indoors, at no additional charge, if they sign up for a one-year commitment. The modem can also be purchased through EarthLink without the contract for $69.95 and monthly rental fees will be available in early June. Customers will also receive all the products and support they have come to expect from EarthLink, including eight mailboxes and the ISP’s powerful protection tools, such as spamBlocker and the EarthLink Protection Control Center™.
I do believe that PepLink is a good product but over the last few months I have been able to test many different devices with the Corpus Christi Network. I will refer to a press release from Ruckus Wireless some time last year. There is a local WIFI provider that is reselling many of the wireless devices that can be used to effectively connect to the city’s network. I borrowed a PepLink, EnGenius, and Ruckus device from Rightway Online, a local wireless service provider. After using the devices the past few months I am going to recommend purchasing the Ruckus MetroFlex equipment because of the ease of installation and the consistent quality of service that I have been able to obtain.
Getting Subscribers Reliably Connected at Home
The Ruckus MetroFlex system provides reliable wireless broadband connections into homes and offices, delivering better than DSL speeds.
Designed to work with any standard metro-scale Wi-Fi mesh network, the Ruckus MetroFlex system is the most sensitive and reliable in-home Wi-Fi receiver in the world. It has demonstrated the ability in rural environments to sustain above 5 Mbps at one kilometer away from the nearest Wi-Fi node. Additionally, unique software developed by Ruckus Wireless specifically for its MetroFlex product determines the fastest Wi-Fi node with which to associate, based on the best data rates and strongest Wi-Fi signal.
Rightway Online in Corpus Christi, TX is among the first to start deploying the Ruckus MetroFlex to extend outdoor Wi-Fi signals indoors.
You may remember the above information from an article from last year but with I think the ruckus wireless equipment and EarthLink service is a winning combination.
www.ccwifinews.com
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