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AlterNet General Information 04/17/92
AlterNet ..... IP Networking for the rest of us
In January, 1990, UUNET Technologies launched AlterNet, a public
TCP/IP network service that offers an attractive option to
organizations seeking an Internet connection or an alternative to
providing their own private network, while gaining superior
connectivity to their domestic and international sites.
What are the advantages of AlterNet?
o AlterNet is available to any subscriber, regardless of
government, academic, or commercial affiliation.
o AlterNet provides unrestricted access to more networks
worldwide than any other network provider.
o AlterNet does not impose restrictions on the type of traffic.
o AlterNet offers your organization a way to gain your own wide
area network, so you don't have to plan, purchase, implement,
maintain, and support your own.
o AlterNet provides full service.
- Name Servers
- News Feeds
- UUCP
- Source Archives
- Mail Relaying
o AlterNet's 56k to Anywhere plan offers an inexpensive 56k
connection to anywhere in the continental United States.
o AlterNet's network operations center is staffed and operational
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
o AlterNet directly connects to many other networks,
including:
- BARRNet
- CERFnet
- CIX (Commercial Internet eXchange)
- EUnet
- ICMnet
- NEARnet
- NORDFrame
- NORDUnet
- PIPEX
- PSInet
- Sesquinet
- SprintLink
- SURAnet
- SWIPnet
- THENET
AlterNet also connects to networks in Japan, India, Russia,
Europe, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom, Thailand, and Canada.
Through these direct connections, NSF appropriate use policies
do not apply.
o If your organization meets the NSF appropriate use qualifications,
NSFNET access is provided at no extra charge.
What are the connection options?
o T1 (1.5 mbps)
T1 is targeted towards high volume subscribers who need high
throughput with very little delay.
o T1-LV (Low Volume)
Targeted towards subscribers who need the high speed of T1,
but not the bandwidth. A full T1 is available for your use,
but your average use is under 128 kbps. We monitor line use and
advise you if you approach the 128 limit.
o 56k to Anywhere
Targeted towards subscribers with lower throughput
requirements. Available at every Sprint or Wiltel Point of
Presence in the continental US (over 300 locations, and 24
major cities).
o Subrate DDS (19.2 kbps or 9.6 kbps)
This option is targeted to lower volume subscribers requiring
the reliability of a leased line, and seeking a lower cost
alternative to the 56k option.
o Async SLIP or PPP (V.32 or V.32bis)
This option provides a low-cost connection using SLIP or PPP.
Access is via leased line or dedicated dialup modem. This
option is offered for extremely low volume or non-interactive
uses.
Lower speed connections are not supported at all hubs. Please
contact AlterNet for availability.
What about equipment at my site?
Depending on your connection option, you may need a Cisco router and the
appropriate modems or CSU/DSUs. These are available for purchase or lease
from UUNET, or you may provide your own.
What types of fees are involved?
Total costs vary based on your connection option, but in general,
costs are of two types:
o One Time Costs
- Start Up Fee
Covers hardware necessary for your connection at the
AlterNet facility and part of the backbone
equipment and AlterNet operations.
- Equipment
If you need equipment to connect to AlterNet,
you may provide your own, purchase from us, or lease from
us. Unlike some other suppliers, if you purchase equipment
from UUNET, you own it.
- Line Installation
This is a cost only if your chosen connection option
requires a line installation fee. This charge varies by
line vendor.
o Recurring Costs
- AlterNet Service
We bill you monthly for network management and other
services.
- Line Cost
This is the monthly cost of the line between your site
and the closest AlterNet connection point.
o No hidden fees! Fees are based solely on your chosen
connection option, not on your organization size or type.
- No per-packet, kilosegment, or kilocharacter fee.
- No membership fee or annual dues.
What kind of connection do I need?
AlterNet's Customer Support staff will be happy to help you by
determining:
o optimal connection option
o line costs
o hardware needs
How do I subscribe to AlterNet?
We have several subscription options for users with different
needs. Call us and ask for the General Information Packet on UUNET
and AlterNet. Fill out the AlterNet Service Agreement and send the
original in to us.
Who do I contact with questions?
Please contact us and ask for AlterNet Customer Support.
Where is UUNET?
The address is:
UUNET Technologies, Inc.
3110 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 570
Falls Church, Virginia 22042 USA
+1 800 4UUNET3 (voice)
+1 703 204 8000 (voice)
+1 703 204 8001 (fax)
alternet-info@uunet.uu.net
AlterNet, UUNET, and 56k to Anywhere are service marks of UUNET
Technologies. Inc.
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AlterNet Domestic Service Charges
Type Monthly Rate Startup Charge
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T1 $2,000 $5,000
T1-LV (Low Volume) $1,000 $5,000
56k DDS $1,000 $2,000
Subrate DDS $500 $2,000
(19.2k/9.6k)
Async SLIP/PPP $250 $1,500
(V.32 or V.32bis)
Fees effective 9/13/91
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ALTERNET EQUIPMENT SHEET
This sheet details the equipment that the various AlterNet connection
options require, what kinds of equipment AlterNet uses to set up each
type of connection at our end, what equipment AlterNet sells for
each connection option, and leasing options.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO CONNECT TO ALTERNET
T1 or T1-LV
o Dedicated T1 leased line from your site to the nearest AlterNet
connection point
o T1 CSU/DSU (leased line modem)
o Cisco router or any router that is compatible with the
Cisco at our end
56k DDS
o Dedicated 56k leased line from your site to the nearest
AlterNet connection point
- For the 56k to Anywhere plan, connect to the nearest
Sprint or Wiltel POP. We will get the line for you.
Contact us for pricing.
o 56K CSU/DSU (leased line modem)
o Cisco router, NetBlazer, or any other router that is
compatible with the Cisco at our end
19.2k DDS
o Dedicated DDS leased line from your site to the nearest
AlterNet connection point
o Speed-Matching CSU/DSU (leased line modem)
o Cisco router, NetBlazer, or any other router that is
compatible with the Cisco at our end
Async SLIP/PPP
o Leased voice-grade line or normal dial-up phone line
to the nearest AlterNet connection point
o Modem that speaks V.32 or V.32bis. You may use a slower
speed modem, but you will get lower throughput
o Router box that runs SLIP or PPP:
- Telebit NetBlazer
- Many UNIX machines run SLIP or PPP
- Some commercial packages available
- Publicly available source for some UNIX machines
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WHAT ALTERNET USES ON OUR END
T1 or T1-LV
o Cisco router with a high-speed interface card
o Digital Link DL551V-II T1 CSU/DSU
56k DDS
o Cisco router with a normal-speed interface card
o 56k CSU/DSU
19.2k DDS
o Cisco router with a normal-speed interface card
o 19.2k Speed-Matching CSU/DSU
Async SLIP/PPP
o Telebit NetBlazer with a serial port
o Telebit T3000
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LINES
We would be happy to arrange your line for you;
contact us for pricing. For 56k to Anywhere plan subscribers,
we charge you just the cost of the local loop from your site
to the nearest Sprint or Wiltel POP.
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EQUIPMENT ALTERNET SELLS
T1 or T1-LV
Either
o IGS/R Cisco router with one serial port for the
leased line and one Ethernet port for your local Ethernet.
Cisco software included. Not expandable. $3,900
Or
o Any Cisco router or card at 10% off list price
- Supports multiple protocols (OSI, TCP/IP, DECNET, others)
And
o Digital Link DL551V-II CSU/DSU $1,795
56k DDS
o Dowty DCP3080 56k CSU/DSU $700
And either
o Telebit NetBlazer NS2-1ES with 2 async serial ports,
1 Ethernet port, 1 56k V.35 or RS-232 synchronous serial port,
NetBlazer software $3,315
Or
o IGS/R Cisco router with one serial port for the leased line
and one Ethernet port for your local Ethernet. Cisco software
included. Not expandable. $5,000
Or
o Any Telebit NetBlazer with a 56k synchronous serial port
and other options that you wish
Or
o Any Cisco router or card at 10% off list price
19.2k DDS
o Codex 3500 56k/19.2k CSU/DSU $700
And either
o Telebit NetBlazer NS2-1ES with 2 async serial ports,
1 Ethernet port, 1 56k V.35 or RS-232 synchronous serial port,
NetBlazer software $3,315
Or
o IGS/R Cisco router with one serial port for the leased line
and one Ethernet port for your local Ethernet. Cisco software
included. Not expandable. $3,900
Or
o Any Telebit NetBlazer with a 56k synchronous serial port
and other options that you wish
Or
o Any Cisco router or card at 10% off list price
Async SLIP/PPP
Either
o Telebit T3000 modem, supports V.32, V.42, V.42bis, V.32bis.
Does not support PEP. $635
Or
o Telebit T1600 modem, supports V.32, V.42, V.42bis.
Does not support PEP or V.32bis. $469
And optionally, either
o Telebit NetBlazer NS2-1E with 2 async serial ports,
1 Ethernet port, NetBlazer software $2,550
Or
o Any Telebit NetBlazer with options you wish
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LEASING EQUIPMENT
Minimum 12 month leasing agreement. You pay just the monthly
lease cost plus the monthly AlterNet service fee.
There is no startup fee.
Lease Cost
T1 or T1-LV - $1,000 per month
56k DDS - $500 per month
19.2k DDS - $500 per month
Async SLIP/PPP - $250 per month
Add $100 per month if you also need to lease a
NetBlazer.
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NOTE
If you buy or lease equipment from us, we will configure it for you
before shipping, so all you should need to do is plug it in.
If you use your own equipment, we will help you configure it.
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ADDRESS
UUNET Technologies, Inc.
3110 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 570
Falls Church, Virginia 22042 USA
+1 800 4UUNET3 (voice)
+1 703 204 8000 (voice)
+1 703 204 8001 (fax)
alternet-info@uunet.uu.net
AlterNet, UUNET, and 56k to Anywhere are service marks
of UUNET Technologies, Inc.
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