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2019 How-to Guide: Small Office Network Setup

Simplicity and functionality should be the guiding principles for designing a small office network setup that meets the needs of your growing company. Remember that networking ...
Read morePoE+ Ethernet Switches Set the Bar for Business Networks

If you plan on incorporating IP devices into your building management, you want to acknowledge and embrace the importance of PoE+ switches.
Read more3 Tangible Productivity Benefits Realized in a Smart Office

A smart office in simple terms is a network of everyday devices that send and receive data, and act in a fully or partially automated manner. Because data is collected, analyzed, and secured, we derive the word “smart office” from those actions. Standing desks that memorize your ideal height settings, or light switches that engage when sensing motion are two examples. There are a myriad of smart technologies that boost productivity and energy efficiency in office management.
Read moreHow to Choose Wi-Fi Equipment for an Office Network

One of the most important parts of a small office network setup is the WLAN. Having the proper networking equipment to handle the ever-growing demands ...
Read moreQ&A with Cisco Small Business: Networking for Small Offices

Cisco Systems is best known for their enterprise networking equipment. They have developed and are marketing hardware aimed specifically at small business customers, and home office operations. Their goal with Cisco Small Business is to provide products that operate right out of the box, delivering reliable, secure connectivity for users with the most basic understanding of computer networking.
Read moreNo Fiber, No Problem: Boost WiFi on a Cat5e Network

A verifiable gigabyte wireless connection on a cable network? Is the pink elephant of wireless Internet marching through the office?
Read moreDifferentiating Gateway, Firewall, and Router Features

When discussing business-class networking hardware, the nomenclature tends to get convoluted. One point of confusion among networking professionals occurs when discussing security appliances. What is the difference between a router and a gateway? What about a security gateway and a firewall or UTM?
Read moreSix Router Features That Optimize Small Business Networks

Here we'll discuss the differences between home networking equipment and business-class routers, switches, and access points. Nearly all networking manufacturers put to market equipment they say is appropriate for small business networks. What exactly sets business routers apart from home routers? We’ll look at how their features and functions help a business operate in the context of a small office network setup.
Read moreSecure a Wireless Network with Access Point Isolation

Setting up a guest network at your place of business is a fundamental way to add value for visitors. It’s also a rudimentary and effective ...
Read moreWireless Router Configuration Guide for SMBs

Modern wireless routers can do more now than ever for SMB network management. Better yet, wireless router configurations are relatively straightforward if you understand a ...
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