The HPN comprises three primary elements.

1. The Core Hyperlink Private Network

• The HPN is a star network topology with each link joining a central switch. This allows end users to establish a matrix network with every site being able to communicate with every other site without the need for traffic to pass through a head site.
• End user sites are made members of the private network by terminating access services onto the HPN. This allows seamless integration of various broadband and high speed connectivity services, including DSL, Fibre and Dialup services.
• End User sites are uniquely identified by their location in the HPN. This avoids the need for any login or password authentication or for encryption tunnels to be established through a shared network.
• In addition, as the HPN is self-contained and secure, end user sites can be assured of data security and integrity without the use of expensive and complex encryption devices.

2.1 Providing high speed and fully redundant Internet connectivity
Hyperlink utilises fully redundant Internet connection to ensure that its HPN clients enjoy reliable, safe and high-speed access.

2.2 Providing managed firewall services to protect client servers from unwanted intrusion
The Hyperlink Managed Firewall provides security against any intrusion into the private network from the Internet by blocking unused traffic ports and specific IP address ranges. Hyperlink actively monitors firewalls for intrusion detection on a 24x7 basis.


2.3 Monitoring and managing the entire HPN down to the Customer Premise Equipment (CPE)
Hyperlink monitors the state of health of the entire HPN, including the network CPE. In the event of a network failure, the Hyperlink technical team is notified immediately and implements a restoration protocol to resolve the problem.


2.4 Housing client servers and other hardware within Hyperlink's telecommunications-grade data centre
Hyperlink houses the HPN equipment and any client hardware within their telecommunications-grade Data Centre. The primary benefits of the Hyperlink Data Centre include:

• 24x7 Monitoring and Support
• Redundant power supply
• Redundant Air Conditioning
• Fire monitoring and protection
• Physical and electronic security
• Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP)

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3. Broadband and High Speed Connectivity Services

The HPN incorporates a full range of broadband and high speed connectivity services, including SHDSL, ADSL, wireless broadband and fibre. These services are provided at a commercial grade standard and are therefore ideal for business use. To this end, Hyperlink provides Service Level Assurances on all broadband connectivity services that it supplies.

3.1 What is SHDSL?
Symmetric High-Bit Digital Subscriber Line (SHDSL) utilises technology to convert the traditional copper telephone connection into a high speed permanent connection. That is, the connection speed is the same for uploading and downloading.

3.2 What is ADSL?
Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) utilises similar technology to SHDSL but does so in an asynchronous manner.

The asymmetrical nature of ADSL means that the speed of connection when downloading (surfing the web or receiving emails) is higher than the speed when uploading (sending emails).

3.3 What is Fibre?
Fibre optic technology uses glass threads (fibres) to transmit data. A fibre optic cable consists of a bundle of glass threads, each of which is capable of transmitting messages modulated onto light waves.

Coupled with laser technology and state-of-the-art electronics, fibre optic cable can transmit and receive vast amounts of data far in excess of traditional metal cable.

3.4 What are Teleworkers?
A HPN brings the ability for a company to link into the Private Network a series of residential and/or mobile connections as teleworkers.

The teleworker DSL connections can be sized as required. This provides flexibility for you to select the appropriate connection speed to support each teleworker's individual needs.