Physical connectivity

ASNET-AM currently uses the following communication technologies for physical connectivity:

• Fiber-optic connection
  • Connection speed:  1-10 Gbps
  • Distance: 5-40 km
  • Usage: backbone connections

 

• Copper Ethernet connection
  • Connection speed: 100-1000Mbps
  • Distance: up to 100 m
  • Usage: inside buildings

 

• Virtual channel
  • Connection speed: 20-100Mbps
  • Distance: unlimited
  • Usage: in case of impossibility to have own connection.
    Wired connectivity is being leased from the 3rd-party telecom provider.

 

• Wireless Radio connection
  • Connection speed: 200Mbps
  • Distance: up to 40km
  • Usage: in case of impossibility to have wired connection (either ASNET-AM own or leased).

 

• WiFi connection
  • Connection speed: up to 300Mbps
  • Distance: up to 100m
  • Usage: as a local area wireless communication means inside buildings, conference halls, etc. ASNET-AM supports Eduroam service in Armenia
    (see Eduroam Coverage in Armenia for details)