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	<title>Costa Rica Internet and Networking</title>
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		<title>Costa Rica Fiber Optics</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:37:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tech</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Costa Rica Fiber Optics]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[CRWIFI will now be providing fiber optics for commercial clients in multiple areas around Costa Rica. We will also be building and designing new fiber optic networks for commercial clients. Costa Rica Fiber Optic Networks have been increasing in both popularity and size throughout the country. Fiber to the home (FTTH) is being studied in [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>CRWIFI will now be providing fiber optics for commercial clients in multiple areas around Costa Rica. We will also be building and designing new fiber optic networks for commercial clients. <a title="Costa Rica Fiber Optics" href="http://crwifi.com" target="_blank">Costa Rica Fiber Optic Networks</a> have been increasing in both popularity and size throughout the country. Fiber to the home (FTTH) is being studied in multiple towns and cities right now.</p>
<p>For Internet usage fiber is typically more reliable than copper based solutions such as cable modems and DSL. That is not always the case though because much of the fiber optical cable in Costa Rica is aerial. That means that mud slides, crazy drivers, large trucks, and electrical poles that are way over loaded with wires will cause issues and damage the fiber lines. For the best solution fiber optical cable should be ran underground and backed up with a wireless internet connection of some type. With the use of a router that can manage multiple WAN (wide area network) connections to the public, you will be insured of excellent service close to 99.9% of the time.</p>
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		<title>Using a VPN</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:33:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Director of Intergalactic Communications and Marketing</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[VPN]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Virtual Private Network  is valuable for those who travel often or want to add another layer of security for their web browsing or disguise the location of their computer. Most often in Costa Rica, VPN is used to access Netflix, iTunes, Pandora and other U.S. based video and music streaming websites. First, what is [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>The Virtual Private Network  is valuable for those who travel often or want to add another layer of security for their web browsing or disguise the location of their computer. Most often in Costa Rica, VPN is used to access Netflix, iTunes, Pandora and other U.S. based video and music streaming websites.</p>
<p>First, what is VPN?</p>
<p>VPN is a form of <a href="http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/lanvlanwan/g/bldef_wan.htm">Wide Area Network (WAN)</a> connecting a computer in one location to a specific server or servers in another location that can be chosen by the user.</p>
<p><a href="http://compnetworking.about.com/od/vpn/a/vpn_tutorial.htm"></p>
<blockquote><p>The key feature of a VPN, is its ability to use public networks like the Internet rather than rely on private leased lines. VPN technologies implement restricted-access networks that utilize the same cabling and routers as a public network, and they do so without sacrificing features or basic security.</p></blockquote>
<p></a></p>
<p>A VPN supports at least three different modes of use:</p>
<ul>
<li>Remote access client connections</li>
<li>LAN-to-LAN internetworking</li>
<li>Controlled access within an intranet</li>
</ul>
<p>VPN Pros and Cons</p>
<p>There is a lot of marketing hype with VPN. In reality, VPNs provide just a few specific potential advantages.</p>
<p>The disadvantages include security and performance concerns and vendors that are not compatible.</p>
<p>These network protocols have become popular as a result of VPN developments:</p>
<ul>
<li>PPTP</li>
<li>L2TP</li>
<li>IPsec</li>
<li>SOCKS</li>
</ul>
<p>Authentication allows VPN clients and servers to correctly establish the identity of people on the network. Encryption allows potentially sensitive data to be hidden from the general public.</p>
<p>Prices for VPNs generally range from zero to about $50 per year.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Holiday Schedule for CRWIFI</title>
		<link>http://crbytes.com/internet-service-provider/holiday-schedule-for-crwifi/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2012 15:24:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Director of Intergalactic Communications and Marketing</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Internet Service Providers (ISP)]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Hello and Happy HolidaysChristmas and New Years are almost here. We will be monitoring the  system, checking email and phone messages even while we are closed. We will not be answering the phone though on the days we are closed. It is very important that you either call us and leave a message, or email [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hello and Happy Holidays</span></span>Christmas and New Years are almost here. We will be monitoring the  system, checking email and phone messages even while we are closed. We will not be answering the phone though on the days we are closed.<br />
It is very important that you either call us and leave a message, or email us if you miss us on the phone.</p>
<p><b>Holiday Schedule</b></p>
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<div><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Dec. 23st, Sunday</i> - Closed<br />
<i>Dec. 24th, Monday</i> - Any important messages or emails will be followed up on. Office Closed<br />
<i>Dec. 25th, Tuesday</i> -Closed<br />
<i>Dec. 30th, Sunday</i> - Closed<br />
<i>Dec. 31st, Monday</i> - Any important messages or emails will be followed up on. Office Closed<br />
<i>Jan. 1st, Tuesday</i> - Closed</span></span>Please remember, leave us a message or email us. If it&#8217;s important we will return your call. We will not be running any calls though Christmas Eve, all day the 25th, New Years Eve or the 1st unless it&#8217;s related to the core network.</p>
<p>Thank you,</p>
<p>CRWIFI Team</p>
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<p><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Saludos y Felices Fiestas</i></span></p>
<p><i>Navidad y el año nuevo ya casi están aqui. Estaremos monitoreando el sistema, chequeando el correo y los mensajes de teléfono aún cuando estemos cerrados. Sin embargo, no estaremos contestando el teléfono los días que estemos cerrados.</i></p>
<p><i>Es muy importante que nos llame y nos deje un mensaje, o bien que nos envíe un correo si no logra contactarnos por teléfono.</i></p>
<p><b>Horario de Fin de Año</b><br />
Domingo 23 de Diciembre <i>- Cerrado </i><br />
Lunes 24 de Diciembre<i> - A cualquier mensaje o correo importante se le dará seguimiento. Oficina cerrada.</i><br />
Martes 25 de Diciembre<i> - Cerrado</i><br />
Domingo 30 de Diciembre<i> - Cerrado</i><br />
Lunes 31 de Diciembre<i> - A cualquier mensaje o correo importante se le dará seguimiento. Oficina cerrada.</i><br />
Martes 1 de Enero<i> - Cerrado</i></p>
<p><i>Recuerde, déjenos un mensaje o envíenos un correo. Si es importante le devolveremos la llamada. No realizaremos llamadas de servicio durante la noche buena, el 25, la noche de fin de año ni el primero del año entrante a menos que sean relacionadas al núcleo de red (red troncal).</i></p>
<p><i>Muchas Gracias,</i></p>
<p><i>Equipo CRWIFI</i></p>
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		<title>How Does Magic Jack Work Without A Computer?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:05:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Director of Intergalactic Communications and Marketing</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Internet Service Providers (ISP)]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Magic Jack]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There has been some discussion on some forums about using Magic Jack to make phone calls internationally. Some of the responses indicate there may be some confusion about how the gadget works. A computer is NOT needed, but internet connection IS needed. If hooked to the internet via a computer, the computer does not have [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://crbytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/magicjackplus.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-365" title="magicjackplus" src="http://crbytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/magicjackplus.jpg" alt="Magic Jack Plus" width="300" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>There has been some discussion on some forums about using Magic Jack to make phone calls internationally. Some of the responses indicate there may be some confusion about how the gadget works.</p>
<p>A computer is NOT needed, but internet connection IS needed. If hooked to the internet via a computer, the computer does not have to be powered up for Magic Jack Plus to work.</p>
<p>Magic Jack Plus lets you use the unit with or without a computer. Without a computer you plug the magic jack usb into a power plug adapter and plug in a ethernet cable from either a router or directly from a modem. If you want to use a computer you just plug the usb into the computer and do not have to use the direct ethernet connection.</p>
<p>You should also have an understanding of your home network. There may be times that you’ll have to reboot your modem and router to clear up problems.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t forget, when you loose power, you lose your internet connection, and your phone.</p>
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		<title>Discounts, Freebies, Referrals and New Packages from CRWIFI.com</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:06:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Director of Intergalactic Communications and Marketing</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Internet News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Upgrades]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Mirar abajo para Espanol Hello from CRWIFI Ltda. As of Tuesday, October 23rd,  we completed 90% of our core network upgrades. Client antenna upgrades will be done as needed. *Free upgrade for residential clients Virtually all standard accounts will reach download speeds up to double their current rate in the following week. If you have [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><em>Mirar abajo para Espanol</em></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Hello from CRWIFI Ltda.</strong></span><br />
As of Tuesday, October 23rd,  we completed 90% of our core network upgrades.<br />
Client antenna upgrades will be done as needed.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>*Free upgrade for residential clients</strong></span><br />
Virtually all standard accounts will reach download speeds up to double their current rate in the following week. If you have a 2meg download rate currently then you will see speeds up to 4meg after your account has been updated.</p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Discounts up to 30% off</span></strong> (limited time offer only)<br />
<strong>Available only between now and November 10th, 2012 (residential accounts only)</strong><br />
20% off for six months when prepaid.<br />
30% off for one year when prepaid.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>New Packages Available</strong></span><br />
Speeds up to 8 meg are now available in some areas. Please see our residential prices at: <a href="http://crwifi.com/wireless-internet.html" target="_blank">http://crwifi.com/wireless-<wbr>internet.html</wbr></a><br />
Make sure to note that we Double Speed our connections now. See disclaimer on web page.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Tell a Friend $$$</strong></span><br />
If you give us a lead and they sign up we will pay you up to 100% of their first months service. If you give us six or more per year your annual service will be free. (up to a $720 value). This only applies to residential clients.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>News<br />
Automated system status notification.</strong></span><br />
We are continually doing what we can to reduce downtime. As far as we know we have the lowest downtime and network incidents of any residential Internet provider in Costa Rica. Still there is room for improvement. The other day a client made a recommendation that we felt was a great idea. When we have issues it is difficult to make you aware of them. Many of you try fixing your router, unplugging things, and calling us to figure out what the situation is. We understand your frustration for sure. How about if we “Text You” by use of your cell phone just to let you know that we are having technical issues in your area? If you like this idea drop us an email.</p>
<p><strong><em>Please read the disclaimer below</em></strong><br />
*All specials, discounts, and free upgrades to download speeds are only available in certain sections of CRWIFI’s wireless network. Some areas/clients will not qualify for these upgrades due to equipment and signal levels. A test period of six weeks will be used for all upgrades to verify quality of service. In the event the network in your area has service quality issues pertaining to interference, or weak signal, we reserve the right to return you to your original package. If you have questions drop us an email or give us a call.</p>
<p><strong>Technical Improvements for those that like the details:</strong><br />
1. We currently are directly connected to fiber at both our core and backup connections.<br />
2. 80% or more of the network now has backup redundancy.<br />
3. Everything is now centralized out of our main office in Atenas.<br />
4. We have added new transmitters and updated others to increase bandwidth.<br />
5. Greatly improved power backup systems. Most can sustain 16+ hours with no power.<br />
6. More staff to improve support, billing, and response time for installs and service calls.<br />
7. Increased our coverage area to 85% of the central valley.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Saludos de parte de CRWIFI Ltda</strong></span>.<br />
A partir de este pasado martes, 23 de octubre, logramos completar el 90% de las mejoras y actualizaciones de red núcleo. Las actualizaciones de antenas de clientes se realizaran basado en en los requerimientos del sistema.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>*Aumento gratis para clientes residenciales</strong></span><br />
Todas las cuentas estándar alcanzarán hasta el doble de su velocidad de descarga a partir de la próxima semana. Si actualmente usted tiene un ancho de banda de 2 Mbps entonces verás un aumento hasta de 4 Mbps una vez que su cuenta haya sido actualizada.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Descuentos hasta de 30%</strong></span><br />
Disponible únicamente entre ahora y el 10 de noviembre de 2012 (solo para cuentas residenciales)<br />
20% de descuento por pagar 6 meses por adelantado.<br />
30% de descuento por pagar un año por adelantado.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Nuevos Paquetes Disponibles</strong></span><br />
Velocidades hasta de 8 Mbps están disponibles en algunas áreas. Por favor observe nuestros precios para servicio residencial en<a href="http://crwifi.com/es/internet-inalambrico.html" target="_blank">http://crwifi.com/es/internet-<wbr>inalambrico.html</wbr></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Cuéntale a un amigo $$$</strong></span><br />
Si usted nos refiere a alguna persona conocida, y ellos contratan nuestros servicios, le daremos hasta el 100% de su primera mensualidad de servicio. Si nos refieres a 6 personas o mas en un año, su servicio anual será gratuito. (valorado en $720)</p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Noticias</strong></span><br />
Sistema automatizado de notificaciones de estatus.<br />
Constantemente nos estamos esforzando para reducir el tiempo inactivo del servicio. Hasta donde sabemos, somos el proveedor de servicios de internet residencial con el mayor tiempo activo de conexión y con la menor cantidad de incidentes de red entre todos nuestros competidores, sin embargo, siempre hay posibilidades de mejorar. El otro día, un cliente nos hizo una recomendación, la cuál nos pareció una excelente idea. Aveces es muy complicado informarle a los clientes cuando tenemos problemas. Muchos de ustedes intentan arreglar su propio enrutador, desconectando diferentes dispositivos y llamándonos para averiguar acerca de cualquier situación. Comprendemos que eso puede ser realmente frustrante. ¿Qué le parece si le enviáramos un mensaje de texto a su teléfono celular para informarle cuando tenemos dificultades técnicas en su área? Si esta idea le parece, por favor envíanos un correo confirmándolo.</p>
<p><strong>Aplican restricciones:</strong></p>
<p>* Todas las promociones, los descuentos, y las mejoras gratuitas a la velocidad de descarga solo estarán disponibles para ciertas secciones de la red inalámbrica de CRWIFI. Algunos clientes/ áreas no estarán calificados para esta mejora debido a los equipos y los niveles de señal. Si tiene alguna pregunta al respecto, por favor llámenos o contáctenos vía correo electrónico.<br />
Un periodo de prueba de hasta 6 semanas será utilizada para todas las actualizaciones y mejoras con el fin de verificar la calidad del servicio. En caso de que la red de su área tenga problemas con la calidad del servicio debido a interferencia o señal inadecuada, nos reservamos el derecho de revertir su cuenta al paquete original.</p>
<p><strong>Mejoras técnicas para los que les gustan los detalles:</strong><br />
1. Actualmente estamos conectados directamente a fibra óptica en nuestra conexión núcleo y de respaldo.<br />
2. 80% o más de la red ahora cuenta con un respaldo redundante.<br />
3. Ahora todo está centralizado en nuestra oficina principal en Atenas.<br />
4. Hemos añadido nuevos transmisores y mejorado los ya existentes para aumentar el ancho de banda.<br />
5. Excelentes mejoras de respaldo de corriente eléctrica. La mayor parte de nuestros respaldos pueden respaldar los equipos por 16+ horas en tiempos de avería.<br />
6. Más personal para mejorar soporte, facturación y tiempo de respuesta para instalaciones y llamadas de servicio.<br />
7. Aumento de cobertura a 85% del valle central.</p>
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		<title>Fiber trunk provider reduces connection speed by 95%</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Oct 2012 22:52:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Director of Intergalactic Communications and Marketing</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Internet Service Providers (ISP)]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Dear CRWIFI Customer, Starting early Sunday morning (October 21st, 2012) until 11:35am our core provider had a fiber trunk go down and they reverted to a backup connection. At that time they reduced our connection speed by 95%. Shortly after that we realized that our backup connections that we had in place did not take [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Dear CRWIFI Customer,</span></div>
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<p><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Starting early Sunday morning (October 21st, 2012) until 11:35am our core provider had a fiber trunk go down and they reverted to a backup connection. At that time they reduced our connection speed by 95%. Shortly after that we realized that our backup connections that we had in place did not take over automatically. The fault was our backup algorithm did not transfer over to our backup connections because it could still see the Internet (barely). It did not take into consideration how slow the internet was. </span></p>
<div><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
I&#8217;m Ray and I&#8217;m the primary engineer on this network. I transitioned the system over to our backup connections manually so we could provide basic browsing and email. Streaming video and voice services though would have not worked correctly during that time. I apologize for the inconvenience and quality of service this morning.</p>
<p></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Over the next few weeks I will be working on improving our backup systems so they will kick in more smoothly. If it requires downtime to do so, you will be notified first.</p>
<p>If you have any questions or complaints please give us a call or drop us an email.</p>
<p>Thanks again for your patience and understanding.</p>
<p>Ray Akers</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><em>Estimado Cliente de CRWIFI,</em></span></p>
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<div><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><em>Comenzando temprano el día domingo (21 de Octubre del 2012), hasta las 11:35 a.m., nuestro proveedor de fibra óptica (conexión núcleo) se vio obligado a revertir nuestra conexión a una línea de respaldo. En el momento de traspasarnos al respaldo, nuestra velocidad de conexión fue reducida por un 95%. Después de un periodo corto, nos dimos cuenta que nuestra conexión propia de respaldo con otro proveedor no entró en función automáticamente. El fallo fue con nuestro algoritmo de monitoreo de la conexión, dado que aún podía ver el internet (apenas), no tomó en cuenta la calidad ni la velocidad del mismo.</em></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><em>Mi nombre es Ray, soy el ingeniero primario de esta red. Trasladé nuestros sistemas manualmente a nuestra conexión alterna para poder proveer navegación básica y acceso al correo electrónico. Descarga de video (streaming) y servicios de voz no habrían funcionado correctamente durante este transcurso. Me disculpo por la inconveniencia y la calidad del servicio esta mañana. </em></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><em>Durante las siguientes semanas, estaré trabajando en mejorar nuestras conexiones de respaldo para que entren en función de una forma mas fluida. Si fuese requerido desconectar el servicio momentáneamente para  hacerlo, le notificaremos primero para que pueda estar enterado(a) de la situación.</em></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><em>Muchas gracias por su paciencia y comprensión.</em></span></div>
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		<title>CRWIFI Upgrade Continues</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:09:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Director of Intergalactic Communications and Marketing</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today we will be relocating the terminals of our fibre core connection starting at approximately 11 a.m. &#8211; 12 p.m. This will cause a short period of downtime (30 &#8211; 40 minutes maximum) while we switch the fiber line to it&#8217;s new location. We apologize for the inconvenience and short notice and highly appreciate your [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">Today we will be relocating the terminals of our fibre core connection starting at approximately 11 a.m. &#8211; 12 p.m. This will cause a short period of downtime (30 &#8211; 40 minutes maximum) while we switch the fiber line to it&#8217;s new location. We apologize for the inconvenience and short notice and highly appreciate your understanding.</span></span></span></div>
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<div><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">El día de hoy, estaremos re-ubicando los terminales de nuestra conexión núcleo de fibra óptica comenzando entre las 11 a.m. &#8211; 12 m.d. aproximadamente. Esto causará un periodo breve de tiempo inactivo (30 &#8211; 40 minutos máximo), mientras pasamos la línea de fibra a su nueva ubicación. Nos disculpamos por la inconveniencia y por el breve preaviso. Muchas gracias por su comprensión.</span></span></span></div>
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		<title>Tips on What to Disconnect During Storms</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2012 14:58:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear CRWIFI Customer, Lightning season has continued to cause damage throughout our network and that of other companies throughout the country as well. Please read over the following info and give us a call if you have any questions at all regarding it&#8217;s content. When should you disconnect cables from an outside source? We recommend [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Dear CRWIFI Customer,</p>
<p>Lightning season has continued to cause damage throughout our network and that of other companies throughout the country as well. Please read over the following info and give us a call if you have any questions at all regarding it&#8217;s content.</p>
<p>When should you disconnect cables from an outside source?</p>
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<p>We recommend that any time your house will be unattended for a short or long period of time that you disconnect all cables coming from outside sources. This should also be done before or during storms if at all possible.</p>
<p>What cables should you disconnect?</p>
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<p>Some examples of cables you should disconnect are:</p>
<p>*Coaxial cables from cable and satellite companies such as SKY, CABLETICA or TIGO.<br />
DO NOT DISCONNECT COAX CABLES DURING A STORM. If there is a nearby lightning strike, static can travel through the cable and severely shock you. Try disconnecting them before storms.</p>
<p>*Incoming phone lines from ICE.</p>
<p>* Network cables such as the one provided by CRWIFI.</p>
<p>* Any cable possible that plugs into a 110V/220V outlet in your home.</p>
<p>How does this benefit you?</p>
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<p>By doing this, you can ensure that there will not be any copper contact from an outside source, significantly reducing the chances of high voltage surges coming into your home and damaging appliances and/ or equipment.</p>
<p><strong>Properly disconnecting the CRWIFI System.</strong><br />
Our radio antenna has a power supply located in your home where it connects to the cable from our antenna, the cable to your router or internal network, and a power adapter to a standard electrical outlet. Images have been attached to give an example of what they look like and how they should connect. We recommend that you disconnect all cables from it to avoid possible unnecessary damage to the device. Please remember, taking a few seconds to disconnect this device before you leave can save you excessive amounts of downtime until which time we can get to the location and repair or replace the installed equipment.</p>
<p><strong>Dangers and consequences of lightning.</strong><br />
As you may already know, a single lightning strike within close enough proximity can damage just about every appliance plugged into an outlet in your home, costing you a lot of money for replacement based upon the warranty status of each item as well. The only truly efficient way to avoid this kind of damage would be to physically unplug your devices from the electricity. We advise that you unplug whatever may be in your control to disconnect (TV&#8217;s, Microwaves, Routers, Stereos, etc.), powering off is not enough.</p>
<p>Thank you very much for your time and for forming part of our CRWIFI network.</p>
<p>Regards,</p>
<p>CRWIFI Team</p>
<p>Estimado Cliente de CRWIFI,</p>
<p>La temporada de rayería eléctrica ha continuado causando daños en nuestra red y las redes de otras compañías por todo el país también. Por favor lea la siguiente información y llámenos si tiene alguna preguna acerca del contenido.</p>
<p>¿Cuándo debe usted desconectar los cables provenientes de una fuente externa?<br />
Recomendamos que desconecte cualquier cable proveniente de una fuente externa durante cualquier periodo de ausencia, ya sea corto o largo. También recomendamos desconectarlos antes de o durante una tormenta de ser posible.</p>
<p>¿Cuáles cables debe desconectar?<br />
Algunos ejemplos de los cables que se deben desconectar son:</p>
<p>* Cable Coaxial de las empresas cableras o satelitales como SKY, CABLETICA o TIGO.<br />
NUNCA DESCONECTE UN CABLE COAXIAL DURANTE UNA TORMENTA. Si un rayo impactara cerca, la estática podría correr por el cable externo y si estuviera en contacto directo con usted, podría electrocutarle severamente. Intente desconectarlos antes de tormentas.</p>
<p>* Cables de teléfono provenientes del ICE.</p>
<p>* Cables de red como la que viene de la antenna de CRWIFI.</p>
<p>¿Cómo le beneficia esto a usted?<br />
Al hacer esto, usted puede asegurar que no exista contacto de cobre proveniente de una fuente externa, reduciendo asi significativamente las probabilidades de que entren picos de alto voltaje a su casa y dañe sus electrodomésticos y/o dispositivos.</p>
<p>Desconectar correctamente el sistema de CRWIFI.<br />
Nuestra radio antenna tiene un fuente de poder que está ubicado en su casa donde se conecta con el cable que viene desde la antenna, el cable que va hacia su router o red interna y con la corriente eléctrica. Hemos adjuntado imágenes para que pueda ver un ejemplo de como se debería conectar cada parte y su apariencia física. Recomendamos que desconecten todos los cables para evitar daños innecesarios al dispositivo. Por favor recuerde, tomar unos cuantos segundos para desconectar por completo el sistema antes de salir podría evitar tiempo excesivo tiempo caído, hasta que podamos realizar los procedimientos respectivos de mantenimiento o reemplazo de equipos.</p>
<p>Daños y consecuencias de la rayería eléctrica:<br />
Como usted posiblemente sabrá, solo impacto de un rayo con suficiente cercanía a su sitio sería suficiente para destruir cada aparato conectado a la corriente en su casa, costándole mucho dinero para su reemplazo basado en el estado de garantía de cada item. La única forma real de evitar este tipo de daños sería desconectar físicamente los dispositivos de la electricidad. Recomendamos nuevamente que desconecte lo que pueda estar dentro de su alcance para desconectar (TVs, Microondas, Enrutadores, Equipos de Sonido, etc.), apagarlos simplemente no basta.</p>
<p>Muchas gracias por su tiempo y por formar parte de nuestra red CRWIFI.</p>
<p>Saludos,</p>
<p>Equipo CRWIFI</p>
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		<title>Network Upgrade Delayed</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:49:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Director of Intergalactic Communications and Marketing</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear CRWIFI Customers, The following is to inform you that due to several circumstances past our control, we will not be able to complete the upgrade planned for this evening today. We will continue to work on it early tomorrow morning. Downtime should be minimal and will start after 7 a.m. We apologize for the [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Dear CRWIFI Customers,</p>
<p>The following is to inform you that due to several circumstances past our control, we will not be able to complete the upgrade planned for this evening today. We will continue to work on it early tomorrow morning. Downtime should be minimal and will start after 7 a.m.</p>
<p>We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.</p>
<p>Regards,</p>
<p>The CRWIFI Team</p>
<p>Estimado Cliente de CRWIFI</p>
<p>El siguiente es para informarle que debido a varias circuntancias fuera de nuestro control, no podremos completar las mejoras programadas para esta noche. Continuaremos los trabajos mañana temprano. El tiempo de desconexión será mínimo y comenzará a partir de las 7 a.m.</p>
<p>Nos disculpamos por el inconveniente y agradecemos su paciencia y comprensión.</p>
<p>Saludos,</p>
<p>El Equipo CRWIFI</p>
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		<title>CRWIFI Will Install New Fiber Link</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 22:33:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Director of Intergalactic Communications and Marketing</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear CRWIFI Customer, We would like to inform you that based up the weather tonight (Monday, September 3rd), at approximately 11pm we will be interrupting service for up to three hours to install a fiber link between our tower and office here in Atenas. This upgrade is to help reduce the chance of a severe [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Dear CRWIFI Customer,</p>
<p>We would like to inform you that based up the weather tonight (Monday, September 3rd), at approximately 11pm we will be interrupting service for up to three hours to install a fiber link between our tower and office here in Atenas. This upgrade is to help reduce the chance of a severe failure in service do to a direct hit by lightning in the future at our tower. Please confirm if you continue with any form of issue after this timeframe.</p>
<p>Thank you for your patience and understanding.  </p>
<p>CRWIFI Team</p>
<p>Estimado Cliente de CRWIFI,</p>
<p>Nos gustaría informarle que basado en el estado de tiempo de esta noche (Lunes, 3 de setiembre del 2012), alrededor de las 11 p.m., estaremos interrumpiendo el servicio por un periodo aproximado de hasta 3 horas para instalar un enlace de fibra entre nuestra torre y nuestra oficina en Atenas. Esta mejora ayudará a reducir las posibilidades de un fallo severo en caso de un golpe directo de rayo eléctrico en el futuro. Por favor confirme si aún sigues con alguna complicación luego de dicho transcurso.</p>
<p>Muchas gracias por su paciencia y comprensión.</p>
<p>El Equipo CRWIFI</p>
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