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Below is a tutorial
on networking devices, benefits of networking . Finally a picture
map of how to put together a simple home network.
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Networking
devices
Hub is a layer 1 device and is
considered dumb is a cheap way to network PC in a SOHO with under 12-15 PC.
After that the rate of collisions go up and network slows down.
For faster services go to a switch.
Switch or a Bridge
is a layer 2 device and
is superior to a hub is smart works at the level of Mac address and will
allow full duplex service. A excellent way to improve speed in
any network. They reduce the collision domain. Used to
be called a bridge.
Router will work at layer 3 and
forward traffic based upon IP address. In small networks used to
connect the WAN to LAN. IN larger networks will reduce the broadcast
domain. Routers add latency, which delays the transmission of
data. This is caused by the process involved in routing data
from one LAN to another. A router must use more of the data
packet to determine destinations and route the data to the
appropriate end node
VLAN
Some switches come
with a built in router and support VLAN's each VLAN acts as a
individual network with its own IP address. Switches using VLANs
create the same division of the network into separate broadcast
domains but do not have the latency problems of a router.
Switches are also a more cost-effective solution.
Short for virtual LAN, a
network of computers that behave as if they are connected to the
same wire even though they may actually be physically located on
different segments of a LAN. VLANs are configured through
software rather than hardware, which makes them extremely
flexible. One of the biggest advantages of VLANs is that when a
computer is physically moved to another location, it can stay on
the same VLAN without any hardware reconfiguration. A must for
companies wanting to be in the Fast Lane.
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- Home Network Benefits
- Allow your entire family to
share a single Internet account! Even if you have 32
computers in your home…. We can network them for you
- Absolutely NO wire needs to
be installed in your home! NO holes to drill or wire to be
snaked
- Let your kids share a common
printer or send files from one computer to another
- Quickly and easily move
computers from one room to another without rewiring or
reconfiguring
- Instantly connect your
Laptop to the Internet! Browse the web poolside if you
like
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Linksys offers competitive
products. Click
here to see all
networking products.
We install Wired network from $
99 . This consists of the integrated router switch and
configuring one PC with the devices.
We offer a wireless networks installation
from$149 (installation cost). Wireless network of 2 PC one
laptop total cost starting from $ 499. includes all components
and configuration costs. Above will include a integrated
firewall, switch & router. As product
prices go down almost daily we can offer a lower quote.
Estimates are Free.
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Apache
Systems will Install, deliver a fully configured Wireless
network with a firewall, two wireless USB access points or
PCMCIA cards for laptops, A 4 port integrated switch which can
connect to a DSL or Cable modem. At a price of $ 499.99.
Above
system can be expanded to support more then 150 PC. we install
the whole network and configure your PC. We ship ready to
install systems-just plug and play.
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Remember the word HUB old fashioned in Networking . Only
place for Hubs is airports. The price of switches has fallen
so low they are sold at prices below $ 25. The switches
allow Duplex data transfer at the same time, HUBs do not allow
this. Switches are resistant to collisions and HUBs
allow them. So if there is a DUMB HUB sitting in your network
and your network is over 15 PC then your employees are losing
a lot of time waiting to print, connect to the internet
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Here are a Few simple guides on how to network.
See a simple Home Network.
See how to connect home networking products.
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Network Computers and troubleshoot problems
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Make sure that each computer has the
same "Workgroup" name:
Click: Control Panel - Network - Identification tab.
If not listed in the Configuration
screen, add NetBEUI. It's explained at the bottom if you want to
know what NetBEUI is.
Click: Add - Protocol - Microsoft - NetBEUI
Now for the "Properties" of NetBEUI, make sure that Client
for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for Microsoft
Networks ARE checked.
Enable "Sharing" for each
drive.
On your desktop, click My Computer -
Click ONCE on the drive to be shared -
RIGHT-Click and select "Sharing" -
Check the "Shared As" box.
THE FOLLOWING PROVIDES INTERNET
SECURITY:
DO NOT bind TCP/IP to file and
print sharing:
Click: Control Panel - Network - Configuration tab.
For each mention of "TCP/IP":
Click "Properties".
Uncheck BOTH Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer
sharing for Microsoft Networks.
CLOSE AND REBOOT.
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We can trouble shoot the bottlenecks
in your network.
Provide you with a wireless
bridge spanning 22 miles. No monthly dues.
Carry your laptop all around the
house or office no wires. Having a wireless connection saves you
over one hour of time per user. As you do not have to go room to
room looking for a connection. Want productivity then go wireless.
For a small home network
you will need
a wireless router and for clients you will need PCMCIA wireless
cards for each laptop. PCI wireless cards or USB access points
for desktops.
If you already have a network. Then
to add wireless networking to it you need a wireless access point
and PCMCIA cards for you laptops. USB or PCI wireless cards for
desktops.
Wireless Print servers are also
avaliable.
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