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Has anybody for sure figured out...
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| What's least secure extranet or internet?
Examnotes say extranet but everyone on the forum says internet.
The infamous "Startup ISP wants to provide 100 dial-up users with a connection to the internet, should it use 56k or T1" Have heard this one argued back and forth but I'm still not sure. Can anybody clear this up without a doubt? | |
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| The internet is the least secure form of network. An extranet administrator can use firewalls to create DMZs, scure socket layers, and ACLs to limit access to information to those who are entitled. It isn't foolproof, but it is more secure.
As to the other question ... tj, I'm just praying it doesn't show up on my test! The argument is that with only 100 subscribers, the ISP probably couldn't afford a T1. A full T1 costs about $1200 a month; 100 subscribers would be bringing in around $2000. Just not enough left over to pay salaries, buy equipment, advertise, etc.
AuroraB
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| Heck, I think the answer to the ISP question should be xDSL. For 768Kbps, it costs around $40 to $80. But since that's not an answer, I guess 56K, but personally I wouldn't offer internet services if my gateway to the net was only 56K. The bandwidth would be lousy and then customers would leave left and right. 
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Adam Romig, A+
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| For the ISP the answer is T1. I think Comptia is looking for a bandwidth related answer.
Also note, a T1 is not really $1200/month. That may be the list price, but in order to compete on the basis of bandwidth per dollar, the real price is more like $300/month. You get the "sign up now" discount, the "X year contract" discount, the "bundled service" discount, etc., etc.
I know, I trained an AT&T call center that sells T1 access. |
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