What is RCTS Plus?
RCTS Plus is the virtual private network service that FCCN provides to its members.
What rates does the RCTS Plus service offer?
Virtual private network ports can be configured at 100Mbps, 1Gbps, or 10Gbps.
What is RCTS IP?
RCTS IP is the oldest service provided by FCCN and guarantees IP connectivity between RCTS institutions and the Internet.
Who can access RCTS IP?
The types of organizations eligible for access to RCTS IP are defined in the "RCTS AUP" document. Essentially, these include all organizations that carry out teaching and/or scientific research activities.
What speeds does the RCTS IP service provide?
Between 100Mbps and 10Gbps. These speeds are synchronous, meaning the transmission capacity is equal to the data reception capacity.
Can I receive RCTS IP service in two geographically distinct locations?
These situations always require analysis of the requirements and are analyzed individually.
I already have a connection to a commercial ISP. Can I continue using the same addresses by subscribing to the RCTS IP service?
No. The RCTS IP service only provides service to IP addresses owned by RCTS or the organizations themselves. In the event of a commercial ISP shutdown, and the address is not owned by the organization, the address will have to be "returned" to the commercial ISP.
What is “academic traffic” and “commercial traffic” in the context of the RCTS IP service?
"Commercial traffic" refers to communications originating from networks that are not research and teaching networks, nor do they belong to entities that have a direct traffic exchange link with RCTS or the GÉANT Network. "Academic traffic" refers to all other traffic originating from other sources.
Does the RCTS IP service include management of my firewall?
No, no type of filtering is performed when delivering the service.
What are the costs of the service?
Costs are calculated according to the nature of the proposing organization, its geographical location and the tariff in force.
Who is it intended for?
Entities eligible to subscribe to the RCTS IP service and who need to connect two locations using fiber optics without relying on third-party technologies.