Open Door Networks
The Macintosh AFN Specialists

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Open Door Networks, Inc., in concert with the city of Ashland, provides high-speed, cable modem based Internet access to Macintosh users within Ashland. Here are some frequently asked questions about the Ashland Fiber Network and Open Door's services.



Is AFN available at my location?



What speed does it run at?



Can I choose any ISP?



How much will it cost?



How will I connect my computer to the AFN?



How will I get the cable modem? Which one should I use?



How much will a cable modem cost?



How will the system get installed?



What services are available?



Why should I choose Open Door Networks over other ISPs?



Does Open Door Networks support Windows-based PCs?



Does Open Door support other platforms, like Linux?



How do I "dial up" to the AFN?



If my computer is always on the Internet, shouldn't I be worried about someone hacking into it?



Do I need to get cable TV service to use the AFN Internet service?



Whom do I pay?



What if I don't live in Ashland?



How is AFN different from Charter's cable-based Internet access?



Can I get email, and access the Internet in general, when I'm outside of Ashland?



Can I have more than one computer connected to the AFN?



What if I have more questions?


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