Bandwidth

[Longy]

I'm setting up a small network for a company that is only going to be used for mail and intranet access from the internet. Basically I'll probs have 200 users accessing OWA from the internet.

Question is will I get away with a ADSL connection?

SDSL isn't available

Bonded ADSL being the next one up.

Or should I get a 2meg Leased line (about 6k a year) plus 2.5k setup fee!!!

Up front aint a problem as it will be funded (A training company)but monthly cost will be an issue.

What other options do you think I have?

 

[McBunny]

200 users accessing it how many at a time ?


and tbh id say even the leased line wont be enough we have just gone from 2-4mb

will the line be used for anything else at all ?

 

[Longy]

Well this is the thing - it's gonna be tricky to say (200 students) so anytime of the day really - suppose I need to plan for all 200 at once.

It will only be used for Email and intranet access only - but they will download documents from the intranet.

Maybe best to look at hosted solutions.

 

[H182]

I'd say no. General web browsing and email will cope but with the potential of 100+ users at a time downloading files its going to be slow.

It may well work out cheaper renting a server from a hosting company.