Networks

Content, Cost Savings And Convergence Drive Network Storage

Over the past decade, organizations of all stripes have experienced phenomenal growth in the data volumes they must manage in order to compete and win in a challenging and dynamic marketplace. Traditionally, organizations employed corporate messaging and business applications in order to foster employee productivity and manage critical corporate information. These had relatively modest information […]


What Is Bluetooth, A Description Of Bluetooth Technology

Every day we are seeing more and more electronic gadgets that are advertised as being Bluetooth enabled. This may leave you feeling excited or it may leave you trying to figure out what all of the fuss is about. You may just want to know what is Bluetooth? You may just want a simple description […]


Rules of Deployment: The Life Cycle of a Converged Network

A major shift in telecommunications from circuit to packet switched technology, along with increasing sophistication of the corporate LAN/WAN, is prompting businesses of all sizes to consider merging their voice and data networks. Increased bandwidth availability through gigabit Ethernet and fiber trunk lines allow for telephony to be treated as any other application on the […]


Rules of Deployment: Inventory of Assets and Existing Capabilities

Inventory of Assets: Know what you have to work with by taking a full inventory of all your network hardware including switches, routers, servers, existing PBX’s, cabling and end user equipment. Make sure to take note of their processing power and throughput capabilities, as well as any nodes that are not VoIP aware. Also be […]


Pre-Deployment Testing and Implementation of a Converged Network

After all the planning has been done and the network assessed, the conclusions drawn and assumptions made must be tested to assure that they are correct before moving on with the migration. Testing new applications and hardware in a production environment can be potentially disruptive to a business if things don’t go as expected. It […]


Know More About Load Balancing

Load balancing, by definition, is the process of spreading the amount of work that is conducted by a computer system between a number of different computer systems to increase the speed that the work is completed in. There are several different methods in which load balancing can be accomplished by and the technique can […]


How to Connect a USB Modem Wireless Router Ethernet

I currently have a USB broadband modem. I purchased a wireless router which has ethernet connections. Currently, the modem is plugged into my computer downstairs which is running Windows 98, therefore, it won’t bridge the connections to my computer upstairs(XP). I can’t update to XP because a family member wont ‘risk’ it.
Can I connect […]


Pain-Free Steps For Setting Up A Wireless Network In Your Home

If you have multiple computers in your home - and multiple people who need internet access, for business, school, or social matters - you’re probably tired of the hassle of sharing the one computer with internet or if you already have a wired network and are tired of dealing with wires running up and down […]


High Speed Internet Is A Must-Have For Gamers

Anyone who has ever played online games knows high speed internet (HSI) is almost a must-have purchase. The reasons for this are many, but the proof is in the playing. When it comes to accuracy, speed and ease of use, it just can’t be beat.
Whether it’s a T-1 line, cable or even DSL, high speed […]


Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid Of Wireless Routers And Networks

Many people are afraid to consider a wireless router because wireless routers are relatively new technology. But wireless routers can really simplify Internet access in your home, small business, or large company.
With a regular Windows Internet network you are easily able to access the Internet from any of your computers that are connected to […]