Special Circuits
Our two-wire and four-wire circuits provide you with connectivity capabilities between campus buildings, in addition to off-campus locations. Several usage examples for circuits are: ring-down notifications (alarms), monitoring systems and devices placed in other locations and transporting or sharing information. Special circuits can be requested with a UNITS Micro form, a #1303 Requisition, and a #100W form. The monthly fee for circuits between campus locations are listed below. Additional monthly charges may apply for circuits that involve connection to off-campus locations. You will be charged the appropriate MAC order fees including time and materials for any circuit requests.
Cost per month for two-wire circuit: $5.05
Cost per month for four-wire circuit: $10.10
If you would like more information about UNITS Networking or Data Services, please contact your UNITS Account Manager at 614-688-HELP (4357).
ADSL
ADSL (Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line) technology uses standard telephone lines to provide data connectivity for Internet and email access to contractors and non-university entities housed on the OSU campus. It is also an option for departments in campus locations where fiber optic connectivity is not available. ADSL provides more bandwidth and a faster connection than dial-up modem service.
The monthly charge for an ADSL connection provides service to a building or construction trailer. Customers can install their own network equipment or can request network equipment from UNITS for additional costs. Standard order and installation fees will apply. Additionally, a deposit is required for the ADSL modem. The deposit will be credited to your UNITS account upon return of this equipment. The modem must be in good, working condition for a full credit.
Cost per month: $55.00
Equipment Deposit: $900.00
For more information about ADSL, contact a UNITS Account Manager at 614-688-HELP (4357).
Local Area Networks (LANs)
UNITS Network Services group provides installation support for a variety of Local Area Network (LAN) operating platforms and transport topologies:
Platforms:
Novell Netware
TCP/IP
AppleShare/AppleTalk Apple Macintosh
IBM AS/400, IBM RS/6000 (connectivity only)
Wiring Topology/Transports:
10-BASE-T (twisted pair) cabling, NIC's and hubs
100-BASE-T (fast ethernet)
ThinNet® - coaxial based cabling
Fiber Optic cabling - FDDI, ATM
RS232/Serial
Remote LAN Bridging
Switched Ethernet
UNITS has 10-BASE-T and 100-BASE-T hubs, network interface cards and switches in stock, and can order other equipment to fit your specific networking needs.
Initial consultation: Free
Consultations past the initial meeting may incur a fee.
LAN services can be requested with a #1303 Requisition or #100W form. You will be billed MAC order charges, including time and materials for you request. There are no associated monthly service fees for LAN wiring that is placed within the same building. However, monthly services fees may apply to LAN installations that involve connection of multiple buildings.
Ordering Networking and Data Services
Our Network Services group offers free consultation to help you determine your networking needs. This includes preliminary wiring designs and cable layouts, consulting support, network designs and estimates on the costs of wiring your network. Additionally, a network analysis of LAN traffic patterns, bandwidth utilization and LAN diagnostics can be performed at your request.
LAN services can be requested with a #1303 Requisition or #100W form. You will be billed MAC order charges, including time and materials for you request. There are no associated monthly service fees for LAN wiring that is placed within the same building. However, monthly services fees may apply to LAN installations that involve connection of multiple buildings.
If you have existing IBM and Compatibles, Macintoshes, or SUNs and need advice on networking them or would like an estimate on developing a LAN, contact your UNITS Account Manager at 614-688-HELP (4357).
