Can I have more than one computer in my house
use Wireless Internet?
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What is Wireless?
- Broadband wireless is a service that offers a faster Internet
connection than a standard dial-up connection. It is also
used to connect and extend your local area network from building
to building without the use of expensive cabling or trenching
services. Wireless technology uses microwave radio transmissions
to deliver high-speed data services to businesses and homes
and is not as limited to the minimum distances that are required
for DSL and other technologies.
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How fast is Wireless?
- Connection speeds for wireless typically range from 64Kbps
to 3Mbps downstream “and” upstream. In addition, wireless can
also provide voice over IP capabilities to carry both voice and
data signals. The range of wireless equipment is typically 3
miles. Under certain conditions this range can be extended to
9 miles or greater. The amount of bandwidth available to the
customer is a function of distance and other factors. Generally
the closer you are to the transmitter the more signal there is
available and the faster you connect.
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Do all customers qualify for Wireless?
- Unfortunately NO, The antennas must be able to “see” each other.
This is known as “Line of Sight”. Proper line of sight includes
clearance over obstacles, such as trees or buildings in the path.
Customers must be within line of sight (LOS) from our central
office or live in a neighborhood where a wireless Access Unit
has been installed.
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I am already a semo.net customer. Will I have
to change my email address if I switch to Wireless?
- NO, If you already have dial-up Internet access with semo.net,
then you will be able to keep your current email address and
use it with your wireless connection. However, if you have dial-up
Internet access with another provider, then you will need to
establish a new email address with us.
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Can I have my own website?
- Yes, You can run your own website if you buy wireless with
a static IP. With the dedicated connection that wireless offers,
you will be able to run a website 24 hours a day.
It is $10/month to run a webserver or mail server ($20 for both) over wireless
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