[OPLINTECH] branch library's internet connection speed

[Chad Neeper]

Colleen,

Aren't there options for non-line of site, also?  I seem to recall that 
I saw options with ranges in excess of 20-25 miles in an urban setting.

Chad

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sandusco at oplin.org wrote:
> Michelle,
>
> I agree with Chad. I work for a wireless ISP when I'm not at the library.
> As long as you have line of site to your branches and they are close
> enough to your main building it probably won't be as expensive as you
> think. You could do point-to-points or an access point with clients at
> your branches. It all depends on what your needs are.
>
> Definately an option if you have plenty of bandwidth to share.
>
> Colleen Sandusky
> Loudonville Public Library
>
>
>
>   
>> The Paulding County Carnegie Library has two rural branches (located in NW
>> Ohio) that are in desperate need of a faster internet connection. However,
>> because they are rural most companies in the area cannot support their
>> needs. My question is, does anyone have a similar situation and if so how
>> did you handle it? Would replacing the switch make that big of a
>> difference? Any advice would be hopeful. Thanks!
>>
>> Michelle Sidle
>> Paulding County Carnegie Library
>> Phone: 419-399-2032
>> msidle at pauldingcountylibrary.org
>>
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