LightMAN is NTL’s metropolitan area network via Ethernet, providing two-way transmission of data signals at discrete rates of 1 to 1,000 Megabits per second (Mbps). With LightMAN, you can achieve point-to-point or any-to-any connectivity - or a mixture of both with an Ethernet connection. LightMAN allows you to transmit between users at different Ethernet-based service locations. You can experience affordable bandwidth, high-speed Internet connectivity and more. This seamless integration of your Local Area Network (LAN) across multiple locations eliminates the need to invest in additional equipment and training. And LightMAN supports all the key applications customarily run on your LAN. The service is available point-to-point, or point-to-multipoint as a fiber-ring based service where operating facilities and conditions permit.
Ethernet services offer an increasingly popular solution, eliminating the need for ongoing configuration, management and additional equipment. This service allows you to enjoy the benefits of broadband LAN inter-connectivity without the added expense of telecom provisioning.
Ethernet delivers superior dedicated high-capacity bandwidth and service for your private network at a reduced cost. You also have the option of implementing additional features, including a simple, point-to-point, non-switched configuration.
Ethernet services make private network inter-connectivity simple. Enjoy backbone-class bandwidths across your multi-facility network - without the cost and responsibility of purchasing, configuring and managing additional equipment.
Standard Features
- Optimum backbone-class performance
- No more WAN transport performance constraints
- Scalable bandwidth to support your growing business
- Complete management of the local-loop circuit to your business
- Managed circuit services available
- 24 x 7 customer notification of downtime in the event of a network outage
- 24 x 7 monitoring of your circuit from our network operations center
- Ongoing traffic analysis
- Proactive Internet access and security solution recommendations, appropriate for your business
- Value-added options including: end router, firewall, VPN and IP Sec
- Multiple IP addresses
- Primary and Secondary Domain Name Service (DNS)
- Live 24 x 7 technical support
LightMAN provides a fast, flexible, scalable solution for your business.
- High-capacity connections to various locations : Great for business continuity initiatives
- Supports bandwidth-intensive applications : Storage networking, Intranet and native LAN links, video and large file transfer, Web hosting
- 100 percent fiber-optic network ensures data speed and reliability
- 24 x 7 x 365 monitoring from our state-of-the-art operations center
- Tiered access provides a flexible, scalable solution
- Wide range of high bandwidth options from one piece of equipment
- Scalable end-to-end connectivity to the Internet and other carriers
- Flexible bandwidth can expand as your needs grow
LightMAN supports all these bandwidth intensive applications:
- Concurrent engineering or collaborative computing
- Image processing
- Interactive file sharing
- Internet/intranet/extranet access
- Distance learning
- Video conferencing
- Disaster recovery, business continuation and data storage