Metro Ethernet Features and Benefits

Ethernet Equals High Bandwidth at a low cost

Ethernet Service delivers superior dedicated bandwidth and service for your private network at a reduced cost.  Plus, Ethernet makes private network connectivity simple.  Enjoy native LAN speeds across your multi-facility network - without the cost and responsibility of purchasing, configuring and managing additional transport equipment.

Simplified Ethernet Configuration and Networking

Ethernet Services eliminate the need for ongoing configuration and management and additional equipment.  Now you can enjoy the benefits of broadband without the added expense.

Metro Ethernet provides seamless inter-networking and the ability to mix speeds by location and application to support high-speed data, Voice over IP and video applications. Metro Ethernet is available in both point-to-point and switched solutions from 10 megabits per second to one gigabit per second bandwidths.

- Speeds Flexible by Location and Application
- Fully compatible with 802.3z Standard
- Switched and Point-to-Point Solutions
- Full Duplex Speeds 512k - 10,000 Mbps

Ethernet Migration, Performance and Value

Metro Ethernet Service delivers a simple migration to higher performance and value. It leverages your existing LAN infrastructure and IT staff resources, eliminating cost intensive customer premise equipment purchases and IT staff training.

Metro Ethernet lets you upgrade to an extremely fast network without the substantial costs of new equipment or training on a different networking technology. Because most enterprises currently use Ethernet in their LAN environments, Metro Ethernet interconnections require no major network changes. Metro Ethernet uses simple, cost-effective extensions of familiar Ethernet LAN technology and integrates seamlessly with existing Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks. You can often use existing CPE with only the addition of a card or software upgrade. Metro Ethernet network management and troubleshooting tools are a natural complement to current Ethernet support skills, so Metro Ethernet requires only incremental training, not wholesale adoption of new concepts. Metro Ethernet uses the same protocols and standards as 10 Mbps Ethernet and 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet and complies with IEEE 802.3z frame format, full duplex operation and flow control methods.

Simple, Low-Cost Migration Protects Tight Budgets

Metro Ethernet lets you upgrade to an extremely fast network without the substantial costs of new equipment or training on a different networking technology. Because most enterprises currently use Ethernet in their LAN environments, Metro Ethernet interconnections require no major network changes. Metro Ethernet uses simple, cost-effective extensions of familiar Ethernet LAN technology and integrates seamlessly with existing Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks. You can often use existing CPE with only the addition of a card or software upgrade. Metro Ethernet network management and troubleshooting tools are a natural complement to current Ethernet support skills, so Metro Ethernet requires only incremental training, not wholesale adoption of new concepts. Metro Ethernet uses the same protocols and standards as 10 Mbps Ethernet and 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet and complies with IEEE 802.3z frame format, full duplex operation and flow control methods.

Metro Ethernet compared to Frame Relay and ATM

Compared to familiar Ethernet applications, frame relay and ATM demand training and expertise that increase the cost of implementation and operation. They also require additional equipment that adds to initial costs and on-going maintenance.  Metro Ethernet Service now offers bandwidth up to 10,000 Mbps, committed bandwidth features, prioritization, forwarding or even a full duplex connection. With Metro Ethernet Service, you can obtain cost-effective, high-capacity connections among multiple LAN sites in a metropolitan area. The result: lower training costs, lower operational costs and simplified change and growth in your network operations – all with reliability and quality of service.