Networking Archive

It wasn’t long ago that the average home only had one or two connected devices. You might own a family PC with an internet connection, and maybe a work computer. That was about it. More recently, smartphones, tablets, and connected game consoles have become the norm. But this can be managed by any halfway-decent WiFi router. There’s no need for any kind of complicated solution. …

Modern wireless routers provide good coverage over most homes. A good mesh system can even cover most office buildings. But there are situations where that isn’t practical. For instance, many older homes have interior brick or stone walls that are death to wireless signals. Similarly, offices can have metal construction and brick walls that can obstruct your signal. This can pose challenges for businesses and …

A few years ago, configuring the internet for your home or small business was easy. You installed a modem and connected it to your one PC. If you wanted to get really fancy, you could use a router to connect more than one computer or POS system. But then, wireless internet became a necessity. For home users, you needed to connect laptops and mobile devices …

If you’re setting up a home network, the process is simple and straightforward. You need a modem, a router, and maybe a range extender or two if you’re feeling ambitious. But for a serious business network, a simple router isn’t going to cut it. If you want more than a handful of devices, you need a switch. But how do you know which switch is …

As the years go on, it seems that more network devices and electronics are becoming fully wireless – which is great. However, any wireless connection has its limitations, especially when obstructions like walls, appliances and other physical objects are in the way. Additionally, every wireless device still needs a power source, so the inclusion of a power cord still adds limitations on where you can …