Q: What is Wireless
Internet?
A: It is a high-speed (Broadband) Internet access
medium. Wireless Internet uses wireless signals to transmit Internet
service to subscribers' computers at speeds that far exceed those
provided by traditional telephone-line based Internet services.
Q: So how fast is
it?
A: Speeds provided by Wireless Internet service
are dependant upon the level of service chosen by the subscriber.
Speeds can range anywhere from 10X faster than a dial-up connection,
up to a dedicated 10 Mbit link.
Q: Since Wireless
Internet is wireless, does that mean that it's satellite-based?
A: No. There are no satellites involved in the Eclipse
Wireless Internet system. Wireless Internet is what is called
"terrestrial wireless" meaning that the radio signals
are generated and transmitted within the earth's atmosphere. As
a result, Wireless Internet does not suffer from the problems
that satellite Internet access does, such as interferrence from
snow on the antenna, or high latency due to the long distances
that satellite radio signals have to travel between the earth
and the orbiting satellite.
Q: Is Wireless Internet
affected by rain or snow, like satellite TV?
A: No. Wireless Internet service does not fade out
in rain/snow storms, or on cloudy days like satellite TV.
Q: Is Wireless Internet
available in other areas?
A: Yes. If you are interested in a Wireless Internet
connection please contact us for more information.
Q: How does Wireless
Internet connect to my computer?
A: Wireless Internet connects to your computer via
a standard ethernet cable. Most computers now come with ethernet
ports built in. If you have an older computer that does not have
an ethernet port, we can provide one for you.
Q: Can I connect more
than one computer to the Internet through Wireless Internet?
A: Yes. You can connect as many computers as you
want through a single Wireless Internet connection.
Q: Does it matter
what kind of computer I have?
A: No. Any computer with an ethernet port should
work with Wireless Internet |