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...

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...

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... Computer Network Management: design phase The purpose of design phase is to determine how the requirements of the specification are to be met. ... Computer Network Management: preliminary analysis phases The first phase of computer network management is to determine the source of the problem (a...

Internet Connection Fails by Bob Rankin
"I am using XP home with a cable modem connection, and quite often using while online, I get the error of can't find the server. I just lose my internet connection, and it says my TCP/IP needs resetting. How do I do that and what causes the internet dropout?" There are several possible reasons... Firewalls are designed to block certain Internet connections, so it's entirely possible that a bug in the firewall software is erroneously shutting down ALL network connections. ... There could also be a software-related issue which is causing your Internet connection to fail.

OSI Layers Model by Kashif Raza
Introduction During the early years of our modern computer era, very few standards and protocols existed between various manufacturers. However, as time went on and computer technology continued to improve and become more widespread, it became apparent that standards would be necessary to... By providing guidelines regarding the way network equipment should be manufactured and how network operating systems communicate on a network, the OSI model became the common link that allows data to be transmitted and exchanged reliably.

Remote Access Programs by Josh Riverside
Remote Access Programs are one of the leading examples of the advancement of information technology. Their basic aim is to keep the offsite people linked to the office. In today’s scenario of tight schedules and tough competition, more and more entrepreneurs work outside the office premises. ... Remote Access Programs like file transfer utilities, remote-node servers and remote-control software are specially designed for those people who need remote access to the office network and resources. ... Or perhaps you need to access company resources on a local area network (LAN).

Remote Software by Sezer Bozkurt
Remote access programs are useful and efficient in so many ways. The main focus of this technology is to basically make the office accessible from anywhere that has an internet connection. These days the line between work and home are being blurred with employees working over 50 hours a week in... Remote Access Programs like file transfer utilities, remote-node servers and remote-control software are specially designed for those people who need remote access to the office network and resources. ... Remote-control software, such as GoToMyPC allow the user to control the computer that’s...

DreamBox All In One CCTV Solution by Efrat Levi
DreamBox (DB) Short Description DreamBox (DB) is a real time synergetic multimedia surveillance system for homeland security and general CCTV use. DreamBox, with its built-in ETX Pentium and 11 DSP’s, processes information such as video, audio and data. ... Software Integration DreamBox software is designed to free users from the challenges typically faced in a security integration process; including the integration of non-standard protocols and the need for compatibility with older versions (not to mention the reduction of the negotiation phase between vendors).

Factors To Consider When Getting A Business Security Camera To Watch Over Your Business by Lesley Chew
If you are setting up a business, part of the business cost you may need to consider is for a business security camera or maybe a more comprehensive video surveillance system to meet the needs of your business. Some reasons why you should have a good business security camera installed include... This way the security camera gets a better focus on the target area and some even include movement detection software that allows the camera to follow moving targets. ... You just have to buy a standard IP camera that can use a standard UTP network cable.

How To Set Up a Wireless Network in your Home for Beginners: Comcast High Speed Internet by Carlos Cabezas
Let’s just skip the intro and get straight to it. This tutorial is for the Windows XP Operating System. If you don’t have it I recommend you upgrade to it. This portion of the tutorial will apply to people with Comcast High Speed Internet. For other Internet Providers I will include another... You can check for sure by doing the following: Click on Start > Control Panel > System > Click on the Hardware tab > click on the Device Manager button in the middle of that window > You will see a list of your hardware here, find the one that says “Network Adapters > Click on the Plus sign next to...