Why you should choose Cox Metro Ethernet

Cox Metro Ethernet allows you to cost-effectively connect multiple locations together by combining the simplicity of Ethernet with our reliable optical fiber network. Now you can securely extend the reach of your network without the cost and complexity of traditional WAN technologies. Cox Metro Ethernet is designed to effectively carry all of your converged services such as data, voice over IP, and video over our intelligent metro networks. You can also scale your network as your organization grows and your bandwidth needs increase. So whether you’re a school system, a healthcare organization, a local government, a business wanting to do backups for business continuity or any other organization looking to extend your LAN, Cox Metro Ethernet offers you a powerful new capability.

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Cox Metro Ethernet features and options for your business*

Cox Metro Ethernet: Features and Options
Topologies Supported	E-Line Point-to-Point connectivity. E-Line Point-to-Multipoint connectivity. E-LAN Multipoint connectivity.
Bandwidth Options	Speeds ranging from 256Kbps to 1Gbps or higher.
Common Applications	Secure high-speed connectivity to organizations with multiple local locations including schools, healthcare organizations, local government, retail or service firms. Secure, high-speed teleworker connectivity to corporate LANs. Monitoring of building security, traffic cameras, or similar activity. Disaster recovery/business continuity, particularly connectivity to redundant data centers.
Complementary Services	Cox Optical InternetSM Cox Business InternetSM Cox Business Telephone Cox Business Video

How your business benefits from Cox Metro Ethernet:

Ethernet Simplicity. Cox Metro Ethernet uses familiar Ethernet technology to connect locations, eliminating the need to deploy complicated LAN-WAN conversion technologies. Your IT professionals apply the same technical expertise to both internal and external network connectivity, capitalizing on this simplicity. Cost-Effectiveness. Cox Metro Ethernet delivers high-speed, metro-area-wide Ethernet connectivity that allows your business to employ the latest technologies, combining voice, video and data connections. Metro Ethernet can provide a higher bandwidth value than legacy technologies such as frame relay. And you eliminate the need to purchase and install expensive CPE at each location resulting in lower overall cost of ownership. Network Consolidation. Cox Metro Ethernet Services provide Class of Service capabilities allowing you to consolidate your data, voice and video services onto one integrated intelligent network service, thereby further reducing your cost and complexity. Extensive Availability. Cox Metro Ethernet is available at a great number of locations served by Cox's Fiber-To-The-Premise or Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) networks, both serviced by Cox's highly redundant and reliable metro network architecture.

Flexibility and Scalability. Multiple topologies are supported to fit your connectivity needs: point-to-point, any-to-any, and hub-and-spoke. Additionally, our Ethernet connectivity solutions offer a range of high speeds to match your bandwidth needs at each location. Metro Ethernet speeds can easily be adjusted to grow with your business. Standards-Based. Cox has achieved certification from the Metro Ethernet Forum. This assures you that Cox Metro Ethernet services provide reliable, standards-based solutions that align with the industry’s direction for carrier Ethernet services. Professional Installation and Local Technical Support. A highly trained Cox technician dedicated to commercial services will install your service to ensure the network meets your expectations. Our dedicated local support team is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, we monitor our networks from both local and national Network Operations Centers and provide responsive, business-class customer service.

*Services and features not available in all areas. Equipment installed by Cox, and the installation of networks, may vary. LAN wiring and electronics are not included. Other restrictions apply. ©2005 Cox Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.