How to configure a computer network
By Bill Pollack | Submitted on October 24, 2010
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If you look around you will realize that the face of business has changed. By plane, you will see more and more people viewing the news on an iPad rather than reading a traditional newspaper. And at airports, long lines become a thing of the past with the use of advanced gadgets such as the i.d. X-ray scanner and apparatus for body searches.
The same goes for the way we created an office today. When it comes to efficiency and time management, you can not beat a computer network. In simple terms, it is a collection of PCs, hardware and software, all interconnected to help users work together. This translates into profits and certainly savings. While this may sound like a scary proposition for those who are not techno-savvy, it’s quite simple.
With a network, many people can share everything, files common to a particular software. So let’s say you have a form preparation service. Any employee using a computer connected to the network will be able to access the necessary forms and print them on a main printer.
If possible, opt for Wi-Fi as it tends to be less expensive than cabling. It also allows flexibility of movement. But if you prefer cables, know that they make the system more reliable and faster.
When you buy computers for your office, make sure you have a router. It is best to buy two or more if the workspace is large. With Wi-Fi, you also need to get a cable that will connect the routers to a main rack or server. This will allow other computer systems equipped with Wi-Fi to connect to what is known as LAN (Local Space Community).
Be sure to enter a password to maintain network security. In this way, no one outside of your workers will be able to access the programs. But that’s not the only way to protect your system. There are programs such as WEP that will help you keep the information private. Or check the browser for particular settings to keep intruders at bay.
You will agree that in today’s business world, it is essential to stay at the forefront of technology.
In airports, long lines become a thing of the past thanks to the use of advanced gadgets such as the identification scanner and the x-ray machine for body searches.
