UTP Wiring Cat-5 Segment Cat-5 Segment –Micro Warehouse 7 ft for $8.99 (1) 7 ft for $8.99 (1) 7 ft...

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Cat-5 SegmentCat-5 Segment– Micro WarehouseMicro Warehouse

7 ft for $8.99 (1)7 ft for $8.99 (1) 7 ft for $5.99 (2)7 ft for $5.99 (2)

– MilestekMilestek $.19 per foot $.30 per connector $1.74 for 6 ft $.19 per foot $.30 per connector $1.74 for 6 ft

(1) (1) 6 ft for $3.59 (2)6 ft for $3.59 (2)

– Black BoxBlack Box 6 ft for $8.95 (1,2)6 ft for $8.95 (1,2)

UTP Wiring Cont. (2)UTP Wiring Cont. (2)

Cat-5 SpoolCat-5 Spool– Micro WarehouseMicro Warehouse


– Milestek Milestek $.19 per foot 250 ft for $47.50 (1)$.19 per foot 250 ft for $47.50 (1) $.15 per foot (2)$.15 per foot (2)

– Black BoxBlack Box 250 ft for $51.95 (1)250 ft for $51.95 (1) $.21 per foot 1000 ft for $207.95 (2)$.21 per foot 1000 ft for $207.95 (2)


Cat-6 SegmentCat-6 Segment– Micro WarehouseMicro Warehouse


– MilestekMilestek $.50 per foot, $.30 per connector, $3.60 for 6 ft $.50 per foot, $.30 per connector, $3.60 for 6 ft

(1) (1) 7 ft for $13.95 (2)7 ft for $13.95 (2)

– Black BoxBlack Box 6 ft for $13.95 (1,2)6 ft for $13.95 (1,2)


Cat-6 SpoolCat-6 Spool– Micro WarehouseMicro Warehouse


– MilestekMilestek $.50 per foot 250 ft for $125.00 (1)$.50 per foot 250 ft for $125.00 (1)

– CDWCDW 1000 ft for $129.87 (2)1000 ft for $129.87 (2)

– Black BoxBlack Box 250 ft for $249.95 (1)250 ft for $249.95 (1) $.36 per foot 1000 ft for $363.95 (2)$.36 per foot 1000 ft for $363.95 (2)


Information was provided by:Information was provided by:– (1) Jason Elin(1) Jason Elin– (2) Chris Clark(2) Chris Clark

Optical FiberOptical Fiber

Multimode Fiber (1)Multimode Fiber (1)– Micro Warehouse Micro Warehouse

6 ft 6 in for $49.556 ft 6 in for $49.55 500 ft for $459.99500 ft for $459.99

– MachallMachall 10 ft for $77.9910 ft for $77.99 500 ft for $425.99500 ft for $425.99

– BlackboxBlackbox 16 ft 3 in for $78.9516 ft 3 in for $78.95 500 ft for $409.95500 ft for $409.95

Optical Fiber Cont. (2)Optical Fiber Cont. (2)

Multimode Fiber (2)Multimode Fiber (2)– BelkinBelkin

7 ft for $99.997 ft for $99.99– Pacific CablePacific Cable

6 ft for $19.006 ft for $19.00– Data AccessoriesData Accessories

6 ft 6 in for $19.806 ft 6 in for $19.80– FiberdyneFiberdyne

1000 ft for $520.001000 ft for $520.00– CXTecCXTec

1000 ft for $670.001000 ft for $670.00– CSPCSP

1000 ft for $390.001000 ft for $390.00

Optical Fiber (3)Optical Fiber (3)

Singlemode Fiber (1)Singlemode Fiber (1)– Micro Warehouse Micro Warehouse

33 ft 3 in for $11533 ft 3 in for $115 500 ft for $229.99500 ft for $229.99

– MachallMachall 15 ft for $63.9915 ft for $63.99 500 ft for $212.95500 ft for $212.95

– BlackboxBlackbox 6 ft 6 in for $23.956 ft 6 in for $23.95 500 ft for $201.95500 ft for $201.95

Optical Fiber Cont. (4)Optical Fiber Cont. (4)

Singlemode Fiber (2)Singlemode Fiber (2)– BelkinBelkin

7 ft for $99.997 ft for $99.99– Pacific CablePacific Cable

6 ft 6 in. for $39.006 ft 6 in. for $39.00– Data AccessoriesData Accessories

6 ft 6 in for $45.356 ft 6 in for $45.35– FiberdyneFiberdyne

1000 ft for $270.001000 ft for $270.00– CXTecCXTec

1000 ft for $420.001000 ft for $420.00– CSPCSP

1000 ft for $330.001000 ft for $330.00

Optical Fiber Cont (5)Optical Fiber Cont (5)

Information was provided by:Information was provided by:– (1) Gary Griffith(1) Gary Griffith– (2) Tim Mixell(2) Tim Mixell

Coaxial Cable (1)Coaxial Cable (1)

MicroWarehouse (1)MicroWarehouse (1)– 6 ft 8.996 ft 8.99

BlackBoxBlackBox– 10 ft 17.9510 ft 17.95

CovertCamCovertCam– 6 ft 5.006 ft 5.00


MicroWarehouse (2)MicroWarehouse (2)– 200 ft 49.99200 ft 49.99

BlackBoxBlackBox– 100 ft 44.95100 ft 44.95

CovertCamCovertCam– 100 ft 28.50100 ft 28.50


PCConnection (2)PCConnection (2)– BelkinBelkin

100 ft 27.95100 ft 27.95

Tech BrokerTech Broker– 100 ft 15.00100 ft 15.00

GadgetprosGadgetpros– 100 ft 24.00100 ft 24.00


Information was provided by:Information was provided by:– (1) Rebecca Waldrop(1) Rebecca Waldrop– (2) Mike VanMaanen(2) Mike VanMaanen

ComparisonComparison

UTP - Cat 5UTP - Cat 5 Optical FiberOptical FiberMutimodeMutimode

CoaxCoax

7 Ft – 8.997 Ft – 8.99 7 Ft – 99.997 Ft – 99.99 6 Ft – 8.996 Ft – 8.99

1000 Ft – 1000 Ft – 189.99189.99

1000 Ft – 1000 Ft – 500.00500.00

100 Ft – 100 Ft – 27.9527.95

Cable Modems (1)Cable Modems (1)

Cable modems are available in Cable modems are available in Clarksville and are provided by Clarksville and are provided by Charter Communications, the base Charter Communications, the base price for residential service is $29.95 price for residential service is $29.95 a month, for businesses the base a month, for businesses the base price is $99.95 a month. In Nashville price is $99.95 a month. In Nashville they are provided by CommCast and they are provided by CommCast and the base price for residential is the base price for residential is $39.95 a month and is not available $39.95 a month and is not available for business’s yet. for business’s yet.


Cable modems vary in price by the Cable modems vary in price by the download speed, the lowest price has a download speed, the lowest price has a download speed in the 300k range with the download speed in the 300k range with the next price increase is at 1M and 2M.next price increase is at 1M and 2M.

The modems can be leased for around The modems can be leased for around $5.00 a month or purchased for $200.00, $5.00 a month or purchased for $200.00, installation will run between $149.95 or installation will run between $149.95 or free depending on the package you free depending on the package you purchase.purchase.


The maximum upstream speed is 128k The maximum upstream speed is 128k and the highest downstream speed is and the highest downstream speed is 10M, but they only offer a price for the 10M, but they only offer a price for the 2M.2M.

Connection is made either by a USB port Connection is made either by a USB port or a Ethernet Card, from the discussion in or a Ethernet Card, from the discussion in class Charter prefers to use the Ethernet class Charter prefers to use the Ethernet connection. connection.

Right now most of the users are Right now most of the users are residential. residential.


Cable Internet is available in both Clarksville and Cable Internet is available in both Clarksville and Nashville. In Clarksville it is available through Nashville. In Clarksville it is available through Charter Communications. The price is per month Charter Communications. The price is per month and are as follows:and are as follows:$69.95$69.95 512 Kbps Upstream512 Kbps Upstream 3096 Kbps Downstream3096 Kbps Downstream

$49.95$49.95 256 Kbps Upstream256 Kbps Upstream 2048 Kbps Downstream2048 Kbps Downstream




The modem rental is $3.95 per month The modem rental is $3.95 per month with a contract and $9.95 per month with a contract and $9.95 per month without a contract and is connected without a contract and is connected usually with a NIC card.usually with a NIC card.

The business rates are different but I The business rates are different but I was not able to get a quote because it was not able to get a quote because it is based on the actual business is based on the actual business address.address.

Cable Modems(2) Cable Modems(2)

In Nashville it is available through In Nashville it is available through Comcast. It is $44.95 per month, which Comcast. It is $44.95 per month, which includes modem rental for 128 Kbps includes modem rental for 128 Kbps upstream and 1.5 Mbps downstream. upstream and 1.5 Mbps downstream. Without the modem rental it is $39.95 Without the modem rental it is $39.95 per month. A modem can be purchased per month. A modem can be purchased for $100 at the kiosk outside of Dillards for $100 at the kiosk outside of Dillards at Cool Springs Galleria. The cost for at Cool Springs Galleria. The cost for hookup is $49.95 and is done using a hookup is $49.95 and is done using a NIC card.NIC card.

Cable Modem Cable Modem InformationInformation

(1)(1)Mike VanMaanenMike VanMaanen

(2)(2)Mandi HullMandi Hull

ISDN (1)ISDN (1)

– Is the service available in Clarksville? Is the service available in Clarksville? Nashville? If so: who provides the service Nashville? If so: who provides the service and what is the cost (by month, by hour etc) and what is the cost (by month, by hour etc) Is the cost the same for residential vs. Is the cost the same for residential vs. business? business?

Yes the service is available in both areas. There Yes the service is available in both areas. There are two types of serviceare two types of service

ISDN Primary Rate Interface serviceISDN Primary Rate Interface service A BRI offers 2 B channels and 1 D channel A BRI offers 2 B channels and 1 D channel ISDN Basic Rate Interface serviceISDN Basic Rate Interface service A PRI offers 23 B channels for voice, video and A PRI offers 23 B channels for voice, video and

data traffic via a 1.544M bit/sec T-1 line. The 24th data traffic via a 1.544M bit/sec T-1 line. The 24th channel, the D channel, is used for signaling.channel, the D channel, is used for signaling.

ISDN (2)ISDN (2)

– http://www.http://www.bellsouthbellsouth.com/business/products_services/data_ISDN.h.com/business/products_services/data_ISDN.htmltml

– page 6 gives the break down of cost page 6 gives the break down of cost for residential, pages 7-9 gives the for residential, pages 7-9 gives the break down for commercial. As break down for commercial. As shown in the tables the cost is quit shown in the tables the cost is quit different between residential and different between residential and business.business.

ISDN(3)ISDN(3)– Even if the service is not available, find out a range of Even if the service is not available, find out a range of

costs for an ISDN connector. costs for an ISDN connector. – Depending on the equipment to be used ranges can Depending on the equipment to be used ranges can

start at ~$200 up to $10,000. This can be only a part start at ~$200 up to $10,000. This can be only a part to a complete system if using the PRI connection.to a complete system if using the PRI connection.

– Will 1 ISDN line also provide voice phone service? Will 1 ISDN line also provide voice phone service? Explain your answer.Explain your answer.

– Yes it will and depending on the type of ISDN Yes it will and depending on the type of ISDN connection you can have up to 23 channels for voice connection you can have up to 23 channels for voice or data. The medium is separated into channels, or data. The medium is separated into channels, while having the correct hardware you can be while having the correct hardware you can be connected for data communication and still receive a connected for data communication and still receive a voice call. voice call.

ISDN (4)ISDN (4)

What is the maximum transmission What is the maximum transmission rate upsteam? downstream?. rate upsteam? downstream?.

– The speeds are for both upstream and The speeds are for both upstream and downstream. downstream.

BRI transfer speeds:BRI transfer speeds:– 64 Kbps or64 Kbps or– 128 Kbps 128 Kbps

– PRI transfer speeds:PRI transfer speeds:– 64 Kbps(per channel) up to 1.544 Mbps64 Kbps(per channel) up to 1.544 Mbps

ISDN (5)ISDN (5)

How is ISDN interfaced to a PC? (ex. How is ISDN interfaced to a PC? (ex. serial port, USB, NIC etc) serial port, USB, NIC etc)

– A NT1(Network Termination-1) adapter is A NT1(Network Termination-1) adapter is needed to connect the outside line to any needed to connect the outside line to any device utilizing the service. Then a terminal device utilizing the service. Then a terminal adapter by the device using the service is adapter by the device using the service is needed which allows the connection of the needed which allows the connection of the analog devices be connected to the service. analog devices be connected to the service. Depending on the equipment selected, the Depending on the equipment selected, the interface can be via a serial port or USB or interface can be via a serial port or USB or there are cards that can be placed in a there are cards that can be placed in a system to make the connection. system to make the connection.

ISDN (6)ISDN (6)

Between business and home users who Between business and home users who is the primary user of ISDN? is the primary user of ISDN?

– With the up swing of DSL and cable With the up swing of DSL and cable modems, the call for residential ISDN has modems, the call for residential ISDN has dwindled dramatically. For business, the dwindled dramatically. For business, the PRI is becoming a highly requested and PRI is becoming a highly requested and utilized service. ISP’s utilize the PRI utilized service. ISP’s utilize the PRI connection for their dialup services; where connection for their dialup services; where as other businesses will utilize the as other businesses will utilize the connection into their PBX. The PRI is connection into their PBX. The PRI is similar to the T1 connection.similar to the T1 connection.

ISDN InformationISDN Information

(1) Robert Sean Colp(1) Robert Sean Colp (2) Tim Mixell(2) Tim Mixell

DSL (1)DSL (1)

DSL is available in Clarksville, DSL is available in Clarksville, Nashville, depending mainly on how Nashville, depending mainly on how far away you are located from the far away you are located from the switch at the phone company. ADSL switch at the phone company. ADSL and SDSL are available in Clarksville and SDSL are available in Clarksville and Nashville through Bellsouth. The and Nashville through Bellsouth. The chart on the next page shows the main chart on the next page shows the main differences between ADSL and SDSL differences between ADSL and SDSL included connect ability and prices.included connect ability and prices.

DSL (1)DSL (1)

DSLDSL SDSL ADSL SDSL ADSL

Symmetric bandwidth Asymmetric bandwidth

2B1Q line encoding DMT, CAP line encoding

Co-existence with T1, ISDN, HDSL, IDSL

Spectral Compatibility Issues

Low Power requirements - 1W/line

High Power requirements - 4-8W/line

Static Rate Adaptation - sensible Dynamic Rate Adaptation

little upgrade path choice for upgrade

T1/FT1 competing at a higher price for business

Cable modems competing at lower price for residents

ISDN to T1 speeds Up to 8M downstream, 1M upstream

DSL (1)DSL (1)

DSL (2)DSL (2)

Is service available in Clarsville? Nashville? If so, Is service available in Clarsville? Nashville? If so, what type of service ADSL, SDSL, etc.? What is the what type of service ADSL, SDSL, etc.? What is the difference? Who provides the service and what is difference? Who provides the service and what is the cost (by month, by hour, etc.)? the cost (by month, by hour, etc.)?

Bell South is offering ADSL service in Clarksville and Bell South is offering ADSL service in Clarksville and Nashville. They only have ADSL service in these Nashville. They only have ADSL service in these areas and not all of Clarksville or Nashville can get areas and not all of Clarksville or Nashville can get this service yet; it depends on what area you are in this service yet; it depends on what area you are in and whether they have the service ready for your and whether they have the service ready for your area. The difference between ADSL and SDSL is area. The difference between ADSL and SDSL is that ADSL will have faster down load speeds and that ADSL will have faster down load speeds and lower upload speeds; SDSL will have fast download lower upload speeds; SDSL will have fast download speeds and equally as fast upload speeds. speeds and equally as fast upload speeds.

DSL (2)DSL (2) There should also be a difference between ADSL and There should also be a difference between ADSL and

SDSL in expense, which is why (I am assuming) that SDSL in expense, which is why (I am assuming) that BellSouth is only offering ADSL in this area; ADSL BellSouth is only offering ADSL in this area; ADSL should cost less than SDSL. As for cost… I was told should cost less than SDSL. As for cost… I was told that Bell South is currently offering a promotional that Bell South is currently offering a promotional deal for residential users. The deal involves buying a deal for residential users. The deal involves buying a DSL modem which is normally $75.00 and getting a DSL modem which is normally $75.00 and getting a $75.00 rebate back, so that the modem is actually $75.00 rebate back, so that the modem is actually free. Also, they are offering the third month of free. Also, they are offering the third month of service free which is to help offset the $50.00 service service free which is to help offset the $50.00 service fee to have a technician come out and work on the fee to have a technician come out and work on the outside wiring of your business or residence. There is outside wiring of your business or residence. There is no installation fee as you are expected to “install” no installation fee as you are expected to “install” (hook up the modem) yourself. The monthly fee for (hook up the modem) yourself. The monthly fee for residential users is 49.95.residential users is 49.95.

DSL (2) DSL (2)

Is the cost the same for Is the cost the same for residential vs. business? residential vs. business? – No, the cost is not the same for No, the cost is not the same for

residential and business. Businesses residential and business. Businesses are charged $79.95 per month and are charged $79.95 per month and residential users are charged $49.95 residential users are charged $49.95 per month.per month.

DSL (2)DSL (2)

What is the maximum transmission rate?What is the maximum transmission rate?

Download speeds are 1.5 mb maximum. Download speeds are 1.5 mb maximum. Upload speeds are 256 kb maximum.Upload speeds are 256 kb maximum.

How is DSL interfaced to your PC?How is DSL interfaced to your PC?

There are two choices. It can be There are two choices. It can be interfaced through the USB port or it can interfaced through the USB port or it can be interfaced through a NIC.be interfaced through a NIC.

DSL (2)DSL (2)

Between business and home users who Between business and home users who is the primary user of DSL? is the primary user of DSL?

I called several different departments of Bell I called several different departments of Bell South to get my information. This question got South to get my information. This question got several different answers. First I was told that several different answers. First I was told that there are more business users than residential there are more business users than residential users. Then I was told that there are slightly users. Then I was told that there are slightly more residential users than business users, but more residential users than business users, but they are fairly close in numbers. I was also told they are fairly close in numbers. I was also told that residential users are usually homes with that residential users are usually homes with young children and that they are usually young children and that they are usually homes that have more than one computerhomes that have more than one computer. .

DSL (2)DSL (2)

I am guessing from the information that I got I am guessing from the information that I got that business users and residential users are that business users and residential users are fairly close in numbers, however I would also fairly close in numbers, however I would also hazard a guess that it may be difficult for the hazard a guess that it may be difficult for the company providing the service to distinguish company providing the service to distinguish between the two types of users in some cases between the two types of users in some cases due to the expanding number of “home due to the expanding number of “home businesses”. I would further suggest that businesses”. I would further suggest that perhaps some small home business users might perhaps some small home business users might sign up for residential service due to the sign up for residential service due to the difference in price for business and residential difference in price for business and residential services. services.

DSL InformationDSL Information

(1) Adam Browning(1) Adam Browning (2) Dawn Coulter(2) Dawn Coulter

T1- T3 (1)T1- T3 (1)

Looked at two sources: Bellsouth and Looked at two sources: Bellsouth and Cinergy Communications. Both provided T1 Cinergy Communications. Both provided T1 to Clarksville, neither provides T3. The to Clarksville, neither provides T3. The speed rated for a dedicated T1 is 1.544 speed rated for a dedicated T1 is 1.544 megabits. T3 does 44.736 megabits. megabits. T3 does 44.736 megabits. Obviously due to pricing, T1 and T3 are Obviously due to pricing, T1 and T3 are primarily used for businesses.primarily used for businesses.

Cinergy rates for a full 24 channel T1 with 1 Cinergy rates for a full 24 channel T1 with 1

year contract is $455.65 per month.year contract is $455.65 per month.

T1-T3 (1)T1-T3 (1)

T1 can be implemented to a network by T1 can be implemented to a network by using specialized switches/routers to the using specialized switches/routers to the network. T1 is brought in from ISP provider network. T1 is brought in from ISP provider into a CSU/DSU (or sometimes a DSLAM is into a CSU/DSU (or sometimes a DSLAM is DSL is implemented off the frac T1.) This DSL is implemented off the frac T1.) This equipment is provided by the ISP provider equipment is provided by the ISP provider but the network has to provide the but the network has to provide the switch/router.switch/router.

T1-T3 (2)T1-T3 (2)

T1 and T3 service is provided to Clarksville through T1 and T3 service is provided to Clarksville through AT&T. The main differences between T1 & T3 are AT&T. The main differences between T1 & T3 are access speed and cost. T1 has a maximum speed access speed and cost. T1 has a maximum speed of 1.5 megabits/sec and cost of $1190/month. T3 of 1.5 megabits/sec and cost of $1190/month. T3 has a maximum speed of 44.7 megabits/sec and a has a maximum speed of 44.7 megabits/sec and a cost of $2100/month. AT&T has a node for T1 cost of $2100/month. AT&T has a node for T1 access located 34 miles from Clarksville. We are at access located 34 miles from Clarksville. We are at the outer limit 34 miles for access. the outer limit 34 miles for access.

T1-T3 (2)T1-T3 (2)

AT&T would install a router at your home or place of AT&T would install a router at your home or place of buisness to access the T1 line. Your network would buisness to access the T1 line. Your network would connect to the router. AT&T would provide a connect to the router. AT&T would provide a technician for installation of the router. The PC’s technician for installation of the router. The PC’s would need ethernet card or USB port. They would need ethernet card or USB port. They normally charge a $1000 activation fee which would normally charge a $1000 activation fee which would be waivered at this time. T1 and T3 are primarily be waivered at this time. T1 and T3 are primarily used by buisnesses because of the need for fast used by buisnesses because of the need for fast access and the cost involved, although AT&T said access and the cost involved, although AT&T said they had installed some T1 access in private they had installed some T1 access in private homes.homes.

T1-T3 InformationT1-T3 Information

(1)(1) John LeoJohn Leo

(2)(2) Gary GriffithGary Griffith

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