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Services: SOHO Networking Services
Whether
you are a homeowner, builder/contractor
or SOHO (Small
Office/Home Office), Small Business owner, ABCnet can design and
install a computer network for your needs. We are experienced in
designing and installing home networks for Microsoft Windows and mixed
integrated computing environments.
Our
professionals will consult with you to design a home network for your
family and/or home-based business.
ABCnet's
home networking services include:
- Site
Assessments: We will meet with you to review your needs and assist
you in space planning for the network throughout the house.
- Network Design and
Installation: After the assessment, we will design your network,
install the required cabling and equipment, and test and verify
its operation.
- Selection and
Installation of Appropriate Hardware and Software: ABCnet will
configure your systems for network access and usage, including
sharing files, printers and Internet access, according to how you
want them to operate.
Why Use a Home Network?
- Shared
Internet Access
Are
you paying for multiple Internet access accounts to allow two or
more family members to be online at the same time? Save money with
a home network and one Internet access account. Networked
computer users can concurrently share a single Internet connection
using a phone modem, cable modem, DSL (digital subscriber line),
wireless, satellite or ISDN connection.
- Shared
Files and Printers
A network will eliminate the need to install the same software
on multiple machines and shuffle your data files from one computer
to another on disks. It will also allow a group of computers to
share a single printer, cutting the expense of purchasing multiple
printers.
- Multiplayer
Gaming
If you are a "gamer," then you know that multiplayer
games are a driving force behind home networks. Internet gaming
environments are increasing and improving. Players using home
networks can interact with each other in the home while competing
with others across the globe.
Who Uses Home
Networking?
- Home Offices
Many home network users are home-based consultants and
entrepreneurs who are familiar with the benefits of the
traditional office network environment that want products to be
easy to use and maintain with no new wiring, or no cabling to
intall or be disrupted. This rising group of professionals often
travel with a laptop and usually own a PC for the family, as well.
Home networks make it easier to share Internet access, printers
and files between these systems. Home networks usually
support up to about 10 users.
- Families with
Multiple Computers
A new user group has emerged in home network trends - families
with multiple computer users sharing one Internet access account.
Instead of family members taking turns to access the Internet, the
home network enables multiple computers to simultaneously share
Internet access, files, software and other equipment. Using the
home network, the kids can play against each other without having
to be in the same room - think about the peace and quiet!
Home Networking Media
Depending on the
complexity of your network, house structure, utilities available and
other limitations, there are several types of media available to
establish your home network.
- Wireless ( Airwaves Ethernet 802.11b and 802.11a)
- Ethernet
(Traditional network wiring 10/100BaseT/1000BaseT,
FiberOptic)
- Electric power
wiring (AC Power)
- Phone lines/PNA
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TECHNOLOGY
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PROS |
CONS |
Wireless
Networking
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info) |
Highly
flexible and mobile; doesn't have to be near a phone or
network outlet.
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Some
incompatibility among products; some products are hard to set
up and have limited range; generally higher cost as compared
to cabled solutions; restricted by distance of transmitter. |
Ethernet
and Fast Ethernet
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info) |
Fast;
inexpensive; reliable. Widely used and supported. |
Requires
dedicated wiring; many kits require opening PCs for
installation of network cards. |
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AC
(Power) Line Networking
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Info)
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Inexpensive;
module works with printers (others require printer be attached
to networked PC); near-ubiquitous connections. |
Quirky;
too slow for sharing cable modem or DSL connections. |
Phone
Line Networking
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info) |
Affordable;
easy to install; doesn't interfere with phone service (you can
talk, fax and compute at the same time). |
Slow
compared to Ethernet; must be in a room with a phone line;
doesn't work well, or at all, on PCs already set up for a
network (such as the notebook you bring home from the office). |
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