Installilng Cable Modems by Kevin Stith
Installing a cable modem is very easy. All you need to have is a splitter and a new set of cables. First, you must separate the wires with the splitter. One segment created by the splitter goes to your modem and the modem is connected to your computer. ... The price of installation is an important issue; cable television operators and manufacturers attempt to downsize the cost to get a wider customer base and thereby gain larger profits. ... The cable modem will never keep up with a 10Mbps Ethernet, since there are many users partaking in the downstream.

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). ... Cabling: The two most popular types of network cabling are twisted-pair (also known as 10BaseT) and thin coax (also known as 10Base2).

10 Things to Ponder Before Moving Your Office Network by Gregory Hudson
Moving the office network? How hard could it be? Anybody who's ever moved the office network knows the risks and challenges associated with this colossal task. This mighty endeavour is not merely a case of logging-off, shutting down and pulling the plug. ... Things just work better when cabling is installed before the move Before the move goes ahead, the new network's cabling and network infrastructure should be in place, conveniently ready for each labelled workstation crate to be placed next to the correct plugs, power leads and phone lines.

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: implementation phase This phase involves the physical installation of the local area network. ... Computer Network Management: preliminary analysis phases The first phase of computer network management is to determine the source of the problem (a preliminary study...

WiMax and Its Future Importance by James Dyson
Another all-in-one technological concept to serve your day-to-day demands all put together. Actually, WiMAX stands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access. As widely known WiMAX enables the delivery of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to ADSL and Cable broadband. ... Broadband Internet in WiMax Many cable and telephone companies are considering installation of WiMAX to extend their services where they are not reachable, thus providing users the complete broadband.

Discount Wireless Laptops by Jimmy Sturo
Being flexible in business is an essential factor these days. The wireless solution, a cost-effective and secure technology, allows for building mobility and versatility. Wireless technology is the same as the technology used in a mobile phone. It uses radio waves to carry data from one point to... It is important to understand that the security level in wireless network technology is the same as the type of security existing on wired networks in conjunction with existing network security technology.

Synchronised Digital Clock Systems by David Evans
Synchronised digital clocks allow a number of individual time clock displays to show identical accurate time. Individual stand-alone digital clocks each drift at different rates eventually all display differing times. This article discusses the methods utilised to achieve synchronised digital... However, this can often be outweighed by the installation costs of a dedicated network for the clock system. ... Firstly, installation costs are reduced due to the use ‘common' network components, such as CAT5 and Ethernet hubs and switches.

Wireless Computer Network Rentals: The New Technology Trend by John Beagle
Consider the convenience and added benefits of renting today's wireless technology. Wireless networks have a big advantage over wired networks, especially for short term projects where the internet and rental computers, printers and projectors are deployed. ... Rent Wireless Print Servers A wireless print server connects a printer to the wireless network, allowing any computer on the network to wirelessly access the printer at any time. ... Rent Wireless Access Point (WAP) A wireless access point is a networking device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to...

Misconceptions about Wireless Networking by Randolph Wells
I was browsing through my local MegaMart recently. I belong to the group of men who find themselves in the Electronics Department or some other manly area of the store while the wife is shopping for groceries. It seems we are better off out of their way. ... I'm looking for network topology here. ... I then ask him about how his network is set up. ... He keeps getting more and more aggravated as I keep asking questions. ... I keep asking about his "router" trying to get some kind of picture of his system in my mind.

Server Racks by Josh Riverside
A "rack" is designed to hold items, and it is usually on a two-post or four-post frame. So a server rack is a frame that contains server components. The new server racks are designed to hold the servers and also to cool them and other electronic equipment by allowing air to flow in a... Some primary advantages of server racks are improving cabling management, providing superior physical security, and easy hardware maintenance. ... Server racks are mostly designed with smoother edges to reduce cable damage and chaffing.