
Power Up Your Small-Medium Business
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The main point is that most small-medium companies need broadband
bandwidth to support the kinds of applications they generally use. The most
popular broadband WAN access options include DSL, Frame Relay, T1/E1, and
fractional T1 dedicated leased lines. Cable modems also are used, but to a lesser
extent in businesses than in residences. Metropolitan Ethernet (Metro Ethernet),
another broadband access technology option for these users, is discussed in
Chapter 9, “Emerging Technologies.”
High-Speed WAN Access Services
As noted, small-medium businesses can consider a number of WAN access
options, ranging from narrowband ...