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. ... Conversely, a client/server requires the use of a dedicated server and this can result in additional expenses for you.

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... You now have your own file server for your home network. ... NAS for Home Networks In it's simplest form, a NAS device consists of a hard drive, a network card and a simple operating system residing in an EPROM memmory.

Network Monitor Software by Thomas Morva
Most Network monitor software offers combines package of asset management, Wide Area Network (WAN), WAN traffic analysis function, Local Area Network (LAN) and server. network monitoring software makes monitoring computer network an easy task. network monitor software automatically notifies... Most network monitor software can support Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2000. ... It is very important for network administrator to have network monitor software installed as it is very useful when trying to solve network...

What is a Video Server? by Wes Fernley
With the convergence of IP Network Video into CCTV (Closed Circuit Television), many are looking to convert their existing CCTV surveillance system into an IP Network Video system. Is this possible? How can it be done? Video Servers have been created to do just that. ... The Video Server can then be plugged into your computer network allowing you to record relevant video to a network device such as a PC or NAS (Network Attached Storage). ... Well in basic terms, a Video Server is a device that can convert an analog signal from an Analog CCTV Surveillance Camera into a digital format...

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...

Virtual Private Network and Network Connections by Aaron Adams
Network In information technology, a network is a series of points or nodes interconnected by communication paths. Networks can interconnect with other networks and contain subnetworks. Local Area Network (LAN) A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and associated devices that... Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) A metropolitan area network (MAN) is a network that interconnects users with computer resources in a geographic area or region larger than that covered by even a large local area network (LAN) but smaller than the area covered by a wide area network (WAN).

Setting Up A Home Server by John Vizaniaris
Microsoft is in the works of releasing a Server operating system for home use. I think this is long overdue. But you don't have to wait, an XP Professional or Vista Business/Ultimate machine can do just fine for the task. First, the benefits of a home server: 1. ... Where "server" is the computer name of your server and "backupfolder" is a shared folder on the server that you have designated for backups. ... Some people might think having a home server is excessive, but if your network consists of 3 or more computers, then the cost is justified.

Wifi - So What Is It? by Michael Russell
In this article we're going to begin to define what wifi is and just how it works. Relatively speaking, wifi is a new technology, created within the last couple of years at the time of this writing. However, the basis on which is created is not really new. ... The problem is that with a wireless network you have to share the bandwidth with all the users connected to the wireless network in a given network. ... While connected to a wireless network, you can do most basic things that are not too intensive such as check email, browse the Internet, connect to conferences, access your home...

Remote Access by Josh Riverside
The term Remote Access refers to the ability to get access to a computer or a network from a remote location. This technology is largely used in big corporate houses, where the people in faraway places can easily access the computer’s network. Remote Internet Access works on a similar technology. ... Another possible way to provide remote Internet access is by using a dedicated fixed line between the computer or remote local area network to the main corporate local area network. ... Through Remote Internet Access to an Internet service provider, a home user gets to use the Internet in the...

Moving Up From Peer to Peer by Bruce Naylor
Millions of small business owners across the country have peer to peer networks installed in their companies. Of these small networks, many are running various operating systems such as Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, and XP Professional. ... I have a power point demo of SBS Server 2003 available on my web site => http://www.frugalbrothers.com/presentations/SBScustomerpresentation.ppt if you would like to learn more, Moving from a Peer to Peer network to Small Business Server 2003, generally results in a Return On Investment of 900% on average.