Networking Archive

A few years ago, configuring the internet for your home or small business was easy. You installed a modem and connected it to your one PC. If you wanted to get really fancy, you could use a router to connect more than one computer or POS system. But then, wireless internet became a necessity. For home users, you needed to connect laptops and mobile devices …

If you’re setting up a home network, the process is simple and straightforward. You need a modem, a router, and maybe a range extender or two if you’re feeling ambitious. But for a serious business network, a simple router isn’t going to cut it. If you want more than a handful of devices, you need a switch. But how do you know which switch is …

In today’s world, you can’t really do anything without WiFi. Whether its work, entertainment, or gaming, you practically need a WiFi system to operate in today’s technologically dominated world. In the past, WiFi coverage was not really an issue. Devices used to take up very little bandwidth so you could have 2 or 3 devices hooked up to your network and they would operate without …

If you’re running a small business, an office, or even a home business, networking is no joke. We rely on our connected devices to work as they’re needed, when they’re needed. If your internet connection slows to a crawl or your printer goes on the fritz, it can ruin your day. Instead of working on important tasks, you’re troubleshooting a printer connection or rebooting your …

Not long ago, wireless router coverage was not a major concern. If you were a particularly demanding user, you might have had two or three devices online. So as long as you were smart about placement, even a cheap router could get you the coverage you need. But that was before streaming services and mainstream online gaming. Now, every TV, smartphone, and game console in …