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From: Sam Magee <webadmin@adsight.com>
To: Jack Wenger <info@bentreality.com>
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Subject: Re: Setting Up Web Hosting
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> I'm considering setting up a web hosting only (no dial-up) service. Probably
> with a 56K or 64k line to start.
> 
> For equipment, I think I need the following:
>         
>         CSU/DSU
>         Router
>         Hub

If you start with a 56K line, you'll have to throw out the CSU/DSU
and router when you upgrade to a faster line.  Consider a 256K
frac T1 to start.
>         
> How hard is it to get a class C set of IP numbers? Can I get these directly
> from the Internic? Or do I have to get them from my upstream provider?
> 
You get the IP numbers from your provider, who has to route them
to you.  My provider gives out blocks of numbers which depend
on your need.  When I ran out they gave me another set.

-- Sam