The New 802.11n Wireless Standard - Bringing Mobility To Your Business

There are lots of features that have commanded attention from the 802.11n new wireless draft standard. The major benefit of 802.11n is improved experience for the end-user in terms of data, voice and video. This new wireless standard has the ability to provide improvements in service not undergone before. The rise in throughput or connection speed, which appears to be up to five times higher than present networks, is one of those improvements. Also, reliability should be increased as a result of reduced latency or jitter. The coverage and throughput is more consistent and that makes this wireless service... Read more »

Moving To An NGN Platform

Next Generation Networks (NGN) provide the end-user with a more complete set of applications, generating a network platform, which permits for the fast formulation of new services without requiring to introduce new infrastructure. Noticeable improvement has been attained in standardizing architecture of NGN and implementation of protocol in a number of dissimilar standards bodies. This has lead to substantial progress of business network security. However, considerable progress has not been witnessed in the generation of standardized open APIs so that... Read more »

The Advantages Of Wireless Networks

In this world of modern technology, most people prefer not to connect computers with Ethernet cables because excessive cables scattered throughout their office or home is unsightly. You can choose to install a wireless network to avoid excessive cabling. For a wireless network, there is no need to use Ethernet cables to connect your computers to the DSL or router. Usually, a wireless network broadcast signal uses one or more wireless routers or wireless access points. The access points or router are provided with an aerial and an Ethernet port. The Ethernet... Read more »

What To Know About Broadband Routers

When you are thinking about whether or not your home is in need of broadband routers, you need to make sure that you are looking at all of the information that is out there. With so many homes having more than one computer, it is basically a must have and something that a home should not be without. Broadband routers allow more then one computer in the home to share the same IP address, or Internet connection. This means that the computer users get to save a lot of money as they do not have to sign up for several different internet services. Basically, the computers in the home will be able to share the Internet connection by using... Read more »

There Is No “I” in Network Monitoring

Well of course there IS an “I” in Monitoring! Actually there are two of them. However this very simple concept is often forgotten and quite difficult to accomplish while effectively running IT Operations. I was reminded of this while attending the Gartner Symposium ITxpo in Orlando last October. Gartner analysts talked about the maturity model for running IT Operations as a Business, and they concluded that very few IT organizations had built the framework of People, Process and Technology to achieve a high level automation by welding the... Read more »

A Look Into The World Of Network Cables

Network cables are extremely important items in the modern world. It is scary to think of it but they are responsible for the transfer of all kinds of data across the whole of the world. The network cables are primarily used for intranet connections in an office and finding the right cables for your office is very important. For the uninitiated this can be a very daunting task after all if you know very little about them then you are unlikely to be able to pick the right ones for your specific needs. If all you know about network cables is that they are twice as long as the middle to the end then where should you start? The process of organising cabling... Read more »

What Kind of Experience do I Need to Manage a Dedicated Server?

A dedicated server is a powerful server that is just for your website or business and no one else. This means that your server is not shared with others like shared hosting is. It is ideal for those who need reliability, high performance, better security, and the websites that are being operated are at an enterprise-level. In other words, a dedicated server is for those who need a lot of power and have the money to spend. There are several advantages to operating a dedicated server. These advantages are: The website performs better You dont have to purchase equipment If other websites that share the same server have... Read more »

Why Use Ethernet Routers

Ethernet routers are a key component of your home computer system if you have many devices that need to be connected to your computer. For example, printers, modems, other computers and game consoles. Having Ethernet routers at home is a good way to connect all these devices seamlessly into one machine and the Internet. Usually you can connect up to four devices with Ethernet routers. Depending on how many devices you need connected to your computer and the Internet you can find a router, which allows more devices. Any device that you wish to connect Ethernet routers must have an Ethernet network adaptor. Adding On If you have looked at... Read more »

Keeping in Touch Through Voip Routers

Who says that long distance calls are costly? If you happen to know about these voip routers, you might just change your thoughts on the issue. With the arrival of the latest technology, the entire scenario pertaining to communication has changed. A more efficient and inexpensive way of communicating evolved through time; and its use typically cuts your bill to up to 60% in savings. Through voip routers, you can now connect your mobile phones to your broadband internet connection and make calls within your means. Truly, the new millennium has brought in a world of possibilities. Pros and Cons of Voip Routers Like many other technological innovations, voip routers also have its advantages and disadvantages. To name a... Read more »

Making System Management Simple From A Distance

Many people are finding that the way to run their business is through remote infrastructure management. This allows for individuals to run their business or their system even when they are away from it. This is like having a service desk on the line at all times and ensuring that your networks are running properly 24 hours a day. This seems extreme to a lot of people, but when you rely on your network to run your business, it isn’t extreme at all. Many businesses spend endless hours and excessive amounts of money paying for people to maintain their infrastructure for them. The great thing about... Read more »