NCCampus.net Internet Access Frequently Asked Questions         How fast is NCCampus Internet Access?     NCCampus.net provides two different Internet access packages that run at different speeds. With our regular Internet service (Included in your lease), the connection between your computer and the NCCampus.net network is 512Kbps (that’s half a million bits) per second. This is about ten times faster that dialup, and comparable with consumer cable and DSL broadband connections. Want more? The optional (additional cost) NCCampus.net Xtreme provides up to 5 megabits in both directions. The actual performance when connected to the Internet will vary according to Internet traffic on the Public network, the number of people accessing the web site  that you are trying to reach, and many other factors outside our control   I’ve heard that NCCampus.net service is ‘always on’ - what does this mean, exactly?     With NCCampus.net Internet Access of all types, you are always connected to the network - you don’t  need to dial up. This means instant access to the Internet.   Can I access my school mail account using the NCCampus.net system?     Yes - you can access all your mail accounts in the usual way.   Can I run a server?     You should not run a public Internet server unless you have a commercial subscription, which provides you with the necessary tier of use. Please refer to the Acceptable use policy.   What do I need to have on my computer to use NCCampus.net Internet connections?     You need a computer with an Ethernet NIC and the necessary software that you will need to browse the web (such as Internet Explorer or Firefox).  If in doubt, please ask.

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