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NCKCN definition of terms
- Metered Account - This is a time
limited account for a certain amount of hours per month of network access. You will not
be able to connect after your limit is up. This simply means that the
system tracks (meters) your access time.
- Unmetered Account - This simply
means that we do not track (meter) your online time. You are still subject to any session
timeouts or idle (no activity) timeouts that NCKCN implements on your system. See below
for session and idle timout definitions.
- Session Timeout - An average
Internet session lasts 30 to 45 minutes. We set the absolute session time for one Internet
connection at 2 hours and 30 minutes. The system will automatically disconnect after that
time is reached. We do this to allow the modems to be shared for everyone. If you
anticipate a rather large download lasting over 2 hours, simply start the download as soon
as you start your Internet session. We do this because you are part owner in the resources
to access the NCKCN system and the Internet. Your neighbor who may also be an NCKCN member
is also a part owner. This way the resources get shared evenly. However, some members
would like/need a constant 24-hour connection, and we can do that also. You just need to
drop us a note.
- Idle Timeout - If we have
no input from your side after 15 minutes, the system will automatically disconnect you
because it thinks you forgot to disconnect. This is a feature so people who do forget to
disconnect are not charged for their mistake. This includes downloading a large file, this
in only output from our side, no input from your side. There are utilities to counter
this, they are called pongers and you can download them from the Internet. Another way to
stay connected after long during a long download is going on, is to simply continue to
browse the web, or better still, just set your e-mail software to automatically check for
new mail every 5 or 10 minutes.
- 56K v.90 Connection - * Capable
of receiving downloads at up to 56 Kbps and sending at up to 31.2 Kbps. Due to FCC
regulations on power output, receiving speeds are limited to 53 Kbps. Actual speeds may
vary. There are limits of distance from local telephone office, usually 2 miles.
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