Longview Hills @ Newport Oregon

Hi Speed Network at the Clubhouse...

Ron Thomas

Under improvements to the clubhouse we would like to see monetary support from the Social Club to pay for hi speed cable internet installed at the clubhouse. Then we would like to install a Wireless Network (called Wi-Fi) in conjunction with that....

The benefits would be the following:

1. Every computer in the clubhouse could be fitted with a device that would allow it to be on the internet simultaneously with up to 250 other computers in the clubhouse with only the one paid for connection.
2. People with laptops and a network card could be on the internet free at the clubhouse. Anywhere in the clubhouse.
3. When we get our donated computers from Georgia Pacific they will all be able to go on to the internet simultaneously.
4. There is a chance that in the future we could add parts that would allow us to offer very low cost (I’m thinking $5 to$10 a month), high speed internet to the entire park by Creating what is known as a WiFi Hotspot.
5. We can also make it so that any computer in the clubhouse will be able to use any printer in the clubhouse. You won’t be stuck with one computer, one printer anymore.
6. All the computers can be made to share and communicate with one another which leads to an excellent classroom environment or gaming environment.
7. Also, music and home pictures can be shared between computers or put on the television in the library area.

These things are all possible using a network. In order to complete this project we would need $$$$ from the Social Club or interested donors. Going on a high side guesstimate the Network would cost about $150 one time cost. The hi-speed internet connection would cost $370 a year from Charter or if we have a good negotiator maybe we could use our non-profit status to drop that cost considerably.

We intend to bring this up at the next Social Club Meeting so we would like for everyone to think about it and come with your opinion and vote.