I would like to offer five computer stations for my customers to browse the internet. I am wired for phone but not cable. In addition I would like to offer wireless internet access for the customers. There is an area set aside for five computers, the computers and wireless connections will get constant use but with a tight budget I am unsure whether to use a terminal-to-host, file server, or clinet/server. I would like a quality set up that is only expensive as need be. I am also unsure what type of protocol and network switching device to use for 5 computers on the LAN and for wireless access. In regards to cabling, I need a media type that would be best suited for my project and unsure which telecommunications device to purchase as well as the internet type that would best suit the customer's. I know this sounds like alot but I believe that my customer's would love this new feature and I know that they would get alot of use.
2006-08-18 14:05:32 · 5 answers · asked by swty2crazy2001 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
The coffee shop seems like a pretty popular local hangout and I know that the computers would get constant use, but it would not bring me any profit except for the fact I may draw more customers that would like to check their email or access the internet. I hope to sell more coffee.
2006-08-18 14:19:15 · update #1
many issues are involved here; who's gunna pay....how r they 2 pay; how secure do you want you services, what kind of bandwidth can you get vs. afford? and on. regarding security, and how to set a system up, go to 'grc.com/security now' and listen to the episodes on wi-fi and related.... for charge rates and pay arrangements, you mite want to check with your current isp.
2006-08-18 16:05:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK, so it's not at all clear that you've thought this through completely..... it just doesn't make economic sense. How long is it going to take you to recoup your investment? And you will have additional, recurring expenses - you would have to get a broadband connection (cable), because even if you can get DSL in your location it's not going to be able to support all those users concurrently.
And to top it all of, there can be legal ramifications to providing unfettered internet access. I do know how some coffee shops provide "free" internet access, and I know how they tie that access to a purchase. But as I type this I finally realized that this is some type of homework or schoolwork assignment of yours.
Thats why it really makes no sense.
Well it's not a very tough one if thats all there is to the requirements. I'm sure you can work through it. GL!
2006-08-19 01:15:51 · answer #2 · answered by Mikal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could just create a wireless hotspot and leave it at that.
installing 5 computers for internet access will be expensive and maintaining them will be more time consuming than you think.
2006-08-18 21:17:36 · answer #3 · answered by qwert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would it be profitable to you? Or would they sit there using your computers the whole day and just drink a pepsi or have a cup of coffee?
2006-08-18 21:11:49 · answer #4 · answered by starting over 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use linux its the best system
2006-08-18 21:14:59 · answer #5 · answered by watawatacrazy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋