Wireless Networks by Elizabeth Morgan
The information age has been revolutionized not just by the power of computers to process data, but also by the power of communication amongst computers. This communication is responsible for the proliferation of computer networks. Sharing of information, sharing of resources (both software and... For example, a local area network can be set up using wireless network to get rid of the hassles of laying cables. ... Many schools and businesses have an architecture that is unsuited for a wired network.

Peer 2 Peer Networks & Your Businesses Risks by Brian Wilson
As most of us had heard of p2p networks and services like Kazza and limewire what we don’t think about is that businesses are responsible for the activities on there networks. When an employee, vendor, or customer is on your businesses network do you know what they are doing? ... As always most local network consulting firms can provide what I have discussed and you may need to take additional step to meet the needs of your business. ... One of he biggest risks to business networks are the users and the only way to insure network safety is to make sure the users fully understand network...

Free Network Monitoring Software by Jennifer Bailey
Are you looking for a free solution for all your network monitoring needs? Then you should be really looking for free Linux networking status monitoring software online. Today, businesses are seeking solutions for monitoring their networks and protecting them from unauthorized visitors. ... Free network monitoring software can help you find the complete status of your network and all your systems, and help you encrypt your emails and documents. ... Some free network monitoring software is also available in various languages (foreign or local).

Computer Network Management by Frank Hughes
Today it is almost inconceivable for a business not to have computers, whether it is a construction company or a high technology firm. When a business has more than one computer, they are almost always connected together in a local area network. These networks may be more or less advanced and... Companies invest so much (in terms of both money and time) in a local area networks because there are many advantages that a local area network brings to a business and how it is administered. ... Computer Network Management: implementation phase This phase involves the physical installation of...

Network Attached Storage for Home Networks by Robert Carter
Network Attached Storage (NAS) is a way to store common data on a network. While many people think that NAS is only intended for businesses, it can be a great solution for home networking as well. Indeed, many homes nowadays have more than one PC. File sharing between multiple home PCs is often... It comes with it's own operating system and network interface and all you need to do to make it work is plug it on to your switch or network router with a UTP cable. ... In fact, the only thing they can do is accept and distribute files accross your local network.

Networking Terms: Educating the Client by Joshua Feinberg
It is very important to educate your small business prospects and clients on key small business networking terms and buzzwords. After all, in order to "win them over," you need to be speaking the same language. In fact, you may even want to prepare a "cheat sheet", based on the below... • LAN (Local Area Network) – set of computer systems and peripheral devices connected for sharing resources and providing near instantaneous communications; today’s small business LANs are typically physically connected using Ethernet network adapters and Category 5 cabling; when extended to one or more...

Networking Terms: Educating Your Clients by Joshua Feinberg
It is very important to educate your small business prospects and clients on key small business networking terms and buzzwords. After all, in order to "win them over", you need to be speaking the same language. In fact, you may even want to prepare a "cheat sheet", based on the below... • NIC (Network Interface Card) - a printed circuit board, adapter card or the underlying supporting chipset that snaps into the motherboard of a desktop PC, notebook or server and transmits and receives packets on a network; used to connect to networks including a local area network (LAN), wide area network...

It's 12 Noon, Do You Know Who's Using Your Network? by Jason Frovich
The idea of reading email while lounging by the pool, text or instant messaging while doing the laundry, or lounging in the Jacuzzi listening to your MP3 collection is appealing to us all. Unfortunately, many, or even most, wireless units don't come with security features already functioning. ... You can usually find quite a bit of free information as to how to secure your network at the website of your router's manufacturer, or by doing a search in a search engine for a phrase like "secure home wireless." Beyond the truly malicious, there are also your neighbors who may find your network...

IT Consulting: Identifying Sweet Spot Clients by Joshua Feinberg
If you want to make a decent living and have a good, strong, sustainable IT consulting business, sooner or later you are going to come to this conclusion that the sweet spot of small businesses is the place to be. You need to know where to look and how to verify that the small business you are... They have a relationship with a local attorney, a local accounting firm, a local consulting firm a local advertising agency and a graphic designer. ... Another big thing to find a sweet spot IT consulting client is that they will have a relationship with a local accounting firm or other trusted...

Networking Software and Hardware by Michael Russell
Networking allows one computer to share information with another. For home office users, this can be a unique advantage. Rather than putting data directly into two computers, you can put it into one computer and then have that computer share the information by using networking software and... You will need, in some cases, a file server, network interface cards, Ethernet cards, local talk connectors, a switch, a router, and/or a bridge. ... When you have a peer-to-peer network, you will not require a dedicated server to share information between computers.