Any office that uses multiple computers can profit from upgrading to a network. A local area network (LAN) connects your office computers—possibly to a central server—in order to gain benefits from shared resources and information. Employees can file share easily over a network, ensuring that everyone is working from the same page, while sharing a printer between several workstations saves money. Communication, collaboration, and scheduling all become easier and faster, and an office network also facilitates remote access solutions and internet security measures that you might otherwise need to install on each individual computer.
Of course, setting up a network isn’t just a matter of wanting one. There are technology and hardware decisions to make. Do you want to run a wireless or wired setup? Do you need a branded server or can you run the network off a router, switch or hub? What sort of internet connectivity do you need or want? Will a dial-up modem suffice, or do you need newer technology like an ASDL2+, cable, or 3G modem? None of these questions have answers that work for every situation.
If you work with a trusted technology partner like Menkom, we will make sure that you find the network solution that fits both your needs and your budget.