MidOhio.Net Web Accelerator
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How does MidOhio.Net Web Accelerator work?
For the most part, Internet traffic goes through our software, which runs in the background on your computer. Our software then sends the page requests you make to our proxy servers that perform sophisticated data compression. Bottom line is that you get a significant increase in your browsing speed.
What are advantages of the ad blocking?
MidOhio.Net Web Accelerator performs ad suppression: it recognizes and removes banner ads and other advertising from each page. This accelerates page loading, eliminates annoying distractions and protects your privacy from online advertisers.
How much faster will my connection be?
Connection and download speed depend on your modem speed, current phone line conditions, computer performance and configuration. It can also depend on the amount of data you download and on internet traffic as well. On average though, you should expect up to 6x faster browsing speed.
How do I install the service?
You just click on the download link on the page that appears when you sign up. Press the "Save" button and save the program to your Desktop. Install the MidOhio.Net Web Accelerator by double-clicking on the "MidOhioNetAccelerator" icon that you save to your Desktop.
How do I cancel the service?
Users may cancel the service at any time by contacting MidOhio.Net.
How do I disable MidOhio.Net Web Accelerator?
Right click the MidOhio.Net Web Accelerator icon on your taskbar and select Disable. MidOhio.Net Web Accelerator will be disabled until it is Enabled again.
Who can benefit from MidOhio.Net Web Accelerator?
Everyone. MidOhio.Net Web Accelerator technology is designed to increase privacy and browsing speeds on any connection.
How much does it cost?
It costs $2.50 per month.
What are the system requirements?
Browser - Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher, or Netscape versions 4.07 through 7.X or Opera. Some features are supported only on Internet Explorer. OS - Win98, Win Me, Win XP, Win 2000 Pro. Hardware: PC, 4MB of disk space and 8 MB of free RAM. MAC is not supported.
Will I be bombarded with banner ads?
No. MidOhio.Net Web Accelerator software is dedicated to eliminating banner ads, pop-ups, and pop-under ads.
We are using a shared Internet connection. Where should we install MidOhio.Net Web Accelerator?
Install it on every computer that you wish to accelerate. You do not need to install MidOhio.Net Web Accelerator on the machine that serves only as a gateway.
May I use MidOhio.Net Web Accelerator on multiple machines?
You need a separate account for every PC, using MidOhio.Net Web Accelerator. Each additional account will cost $1.50/month.
How is MidOhio.Net Web Accelerator related to DSL?
MidOhio.Net Web Accelerator is not DSL, but it accelerates your Internet connection to the speeds that mirror those in DSL range.
Is email accelerated?
Yes. We accelerate email and support all leading email clients: Outlook, Outlook Express, Eudora, Netscape, Opera.
Are downloads, streaming media and games accelerated too?
In some cases, yes. But, for majority of Internet users, MidOhio.Net Web Accelerator will accelerate only web pages loading (text, images and animations), web based mail, email (embedded images and animations).
What about file sharing (P2P) applications?
MidOhio.Net Web Accelerator enhances and accelerates them by blocking ads and pop ups in P2P applications and the parasiteware they install.
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