i have an internet cafe and i put 16 computers on adsl is that ok or is it to much ?
2006-08-11 02:18:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
You're liable to have problems if all 16 machines are getting heavy use at the same time. Other than that, you should be okay. As long as your customers don't complain, I wouldn't worry too much.
2006-08-11 02:25:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is too much. Due to the limited bandwidth of ADSL and the fact that all computers could be in use at the same time. I wouldn't use any more than 1/2 of that (8 computers) on ADSL for reasonable transfer speeds.
2006-08-11 09:25:20 · answer #2 · answered by f1le_f0und 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, how fast is your ADSL or in another words what is the speed/bandwidth? In theory, the speed or bandwidth supplied by your ISP will be divided among the number of computer you have
Secondly, what kind of application your cafe planned for the user: gaming? email? The upload bit will definately be slow in this case (upload speed normally is lower than download) unless if u have SDSL line and is bad for gaming
Thirdly, you need to check out your ISP policies and regulation: some isp may not allow user to "re-let" their subscribed package in commercial (unless u r on business pack or otherwise allowed by your ISP policies)
2006-08-11 09:57:59 · answer #3 · answered by DT 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends what are you going to do with those computers. i have at work over 50 computers and i'm giving them only 512kbps ... that's less than your adsl ... but on an Internet cafe users are expected to browse the net not to wait for the 1st page to open.
if you ask me ... adsl is less than enough even for 1 computer if u have a real user...
2006-08-11 09:31:50 · answer #4 · answered by andrei_stefanescu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 13, but it depends on how much bandwidth yu have, and what the type of usage. If you game and have a 256Kbs\128Kbs you may not be happy with one computer. If you google search shop on the web, have 4Mbs\512Kbs, and do not game you could run a dozen computer no sweat.
Using tools like proxy servers also improve your preformance.
I have 6Mbs\786Kbs (download\upload) and use a web proxy to cache web pages to improve preformance. I would use the proxy so you can control you connection a little better.
2006-08-11 09:34:51 · answer #5 · answered by acklan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how many computers are being used at one time. If it's all 16 at once that might be bad. Unless all are being used for just the internet and not gaming. If it is for gaming I probably would lower the number of computers being used.
2006-08-11 09:27:43 · answer #6 · answered by Thoughtless 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should be ok, although it depends on the habits of the users (and depends on the adsl theoritical download speed that range from a mere 128kb/s to an outstanding 24Mb/s for ADSL2).
2006-08-11 09:39:11 · answer #7 · answered by Lie Ryan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a wireless router, it's OK. If not, check how many ethernet ports has your router.
2006-08-11 09:24:19 · answer #8 · answered by Evolution 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋