What is Layer 2 Transport?

Our Layer 2 Transport and ethernet services are available to help businesses build their networks as if they are in the same location, even though they may be spread out across the region.

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What is Ethernet Local Area Network (ELAN)?

An Ethernet Local Area Network (ELAN) connects services to several locations to enable direct communication with each other. This enterprise-level local area network connects computers, printers, servers, and more in an organization.

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What is Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL)?

An Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL) provides enterprise customers with a connection from their central hub to multiple locations.  This point to point virtual connection links multiple local area networks (LANs).

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What is Dark Fiber?

Dark fiber is inactive fiber-optic infrastructure which enterprise customers can lease.  Rather than being maintained and operated by Hunter, the enterprise customer uses their own equipment to activate and maintain the use of the fiber network. Dark fiber gives enterprise customers increased reliability, security, flexibility, scalability, and savings on building their own infrastructure. At Hunter,…

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What is the difference between Static IP and DHCP?

An IP address is a unique set of numbers that computers use for identification on a network.  These numbers can be static (permanent) or dynamic (changing). DHCP is standard and used by most of Hunter’s customers.  It is also commonly used in residential internet and is the default on most computers.  Dynamic IP addresses are…

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How is fiber-optic internet different than cable or DSL?

Fiber-optic internet is different than cable and DSL for three main reasons: Because fiber can transfer data close to the speed of light, this technology is capable of speeds significantly faster than copper cable and DSL.  In fact, fiber-optic internet is capable of higher upload speeds. The bandwidth of fiber-optic internet is also significantly better…

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What is fiber-optic internet?

Fiber-optic internet uses pulses of light to transfer data.  With fiber-optic technology, information travels close to the speed of light. The fiber-optic cables are made up of hundreds of glass or plastic strands that are 1/10th thinner than a human hair.

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