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.

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...

Networking Basics by Kashif Raza
A network is a group of computers, printers, and other devices that are connected together with cables. The sharing of data and resources. Information travels over the cables, allowing network users to exchange documents & data with each other, print to the same printers, and generally share any... Network Adapter: A network computer is connected to the network cabling with a network interface card, (also called a "NIC", "nick", or network adapter). ... Some NICs are installed inside of a computer: the PC is opened up and a network card is plugged directly into one of the computer's...

Easy Guide on Networking Your Home Computers by Pinky Mcbanon
Easy Guide on Networking your Home Computers Let's say you have 3 desktop computers at your home. One in your kid's room, in your home-office and one in your family room. Your idea is to have all these 3 computers connect to the internet. One computer has an internet connection on a DSL or... (6) Connect a network cable on each computer that you want to get connected to the internet-- (connect this cable at the back of the computer (port name: ethernet). ... (9) Then turn on your computer(s) -- make sure the light at the back of the computer is blinking!

Six Largest Mistakes Made when Hiring a Cabling Contractor by Robert Deupreee
Cabling of data and voice systems is often ignored by many companies until the last minute just before relocation or new building takes place. Many information systems professionals view it as a low priority or something that just takes away from their budget for real network components such as... Cabling is the backbone of any computer network; it ties all the components of the network together therefore it should receive as much careful consideration as any other network component. ... Do your own research and choose a manufacture that you feel has a strong company that will be there to...

How To Perform A Computer Network Installation by Steven Young
When planning a computer network installation make sure you have the right technology to do the job. Make sure if you need support you have already contacted your local vendor. Some questions to ask yourself regarding your network diagram. Will you be upgrading or using your current inventory? ... Once you have ironed out your computer network installation the next thing to do is purchase the parts. ... Let us move on to the network cabling installation. ... Outsourcing some of the network is a cost saving and time saving step.

Networking by John Gibb
Wiring up a LAN (local area network) can be very easy, or it can be very difficult – it all depends on the size of your network, and how you’re trying to go about it. For a very small home network, you can get by without using any special equipment except the wires. ... This approach has many downsides, though – you’ll need an extra Ethernet card in each computer for every extra computer you connect to the network, for one. ... If you want to use a network to share Internet access or a printer, just plug an Ethernet cable into the computers you want to network, and then use the simple...

Just One Big Mesh by Monty Henry
Not surprisingly, the Internet also is transforming the surveillance industry, thanks to the new generation of video cameras designed to operate over digital computer networks. Also called IP cameras, these devices make it possible to see live video from anywhere in the world with interactive... If mobility is a requirement, be sure the mesh network selected provides fast handoff, allowing the vehicle to remain connected to the network as it passes through the mesh. ... A mesh network consists of multiple devices called mesh nodes placed in the locations where network connectivity is needed.

Home Networking by Bob Rankin
Setting up Your Home Network As society and technology change, it's becoming common for homes to have more than one computer. When an existing computer is a few years old, parents will often take advantage of today's lower prices, purchase a new computer, and pass the old one down to the kids. ... Network Configuration Whether the network signals travel through wires or through the air, network resources must still be shared so that other computers can access them. ... After assigning a name to the shared resource and setting Permissions other computers on the network can access that...

Moving Business Locations And IT Considerations by John Vizaniaris
Most businesses at some point will move to a new location. Whether it is because they've outgrown their current space or for leasing purposes. It is a very stressful time and the one thing that always gets overlooked is their business network. The assumption is that the computers will get moved... And on some occasions the business will tell them that they want to space to be wired with Cat 5 cabling for either phone or data or both. ... If the steps are followed when moving day arrives it should consist of installing the networking equipment, computers and making some minor network...