Introduction To Goodnet - NETGEAR FA311 Getting Started

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Introduction to goodnet

ITC Services for Members at Goodenough College
Launched in April 2005, goodnet is a new service providing Information Technology
& Communications (ITC) to members studying at Goodenough College in London.
goodnet currently offers four key services:
• an Ethernet data/Internet service in all member rooms
• a Wireless data/Internet service in all common areas
• pre-paid calling cards and online account for making low cost telephone calls
• a PC-TV service delivering around 60 UK and international channels.
How Much Does It Cost?
With the vast majority of members now having their own PCs and Internet having
become an integral part of both education and everyday life, the plan is provide the
goodnet service to all rooms as part of the standard room rate. As such, from
September 2005 there will be no separate charge for using goodnet 's data/Internet
service or for receiving incoming calls on the phone that is provided in each room.
Outgoing calls must be paid for and goodnet offers very low rates on UK and
International destinations and a variety of pre-pay options.
Until September 2005, members can opt in to receive the goodnet data and PC-TV
service for a cost of £12 per month.
Who Runs the Service?
goodnet is provided by a private company called ForeVision. ForeVision has
designed and installed the service, and supports goodnet by providing a helpdesk,
on-site training and system engineers.
Future Developments
The first phase of goodnet has focused on provision of data, telephone and TV
services. We are always investigating the possible provision of additional services,
which we will detail should they become available. Feel free to email us at
goodnet@goodenough.ac.uk
goodnet User Manual (Data)
with any suggestions!
©ForeVision Systems Ltd.
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