SOHO (Small Office Home Office) Networks and
Broadband Internet Access:
Most small offices and many homes now have more than one computer installed. Today, the cost of network hardware is so cheap that it makes a great deal of sense to network these computers. Small computer networks can pay for themselves almost immediately by allowing networked users to share different hardware resources, such as a printer, hard disk, or an Internet connection.
Today, broadband Internet access, in the form of DSL and/or cable modem, offers computer users a connection to the Internet that is up to 50 times faster than a modem. One notable benefit to this high speed Internet access is the ability to connect to your office's LAN from home at network speeds. And, this is done for a price that is often less than what you may be paying for Internet access with a modem. Consider that a single account with America Online and the expense of an extra phone line for your modem costs about $5 to $10 more per month than a DSL line. DSL service most often includes an Internet access account, therefore the installation of a DSL line may reduce the cost of a single Internet connection. If you were to share that same connection over a network with another or several users, you greatly reduced the cost of each connection and at the same time improve Internet connection performance for each user.
There are many different reasons for networking two or more computers, but right now the best reason is to share a DSL connection to the Internet. If you have two or more PCs that you would like to network, call KJ's PC Support for a price quote. We will install and configure the network cards, install cabling, network hubs, routers, switches, and software as required to create a custom network solution that is tailored to your needs.
Currently many DSL providers are offering several incentives to get your business such as free equipment, free installation and low monthly rates.
KJ's PC Support is not a provider of DSL service, but can give you the knowledge you need to make the best choice when selecting a DSL service provider and the many service options that are available in today's market. KJ's PC Support can coordinate the setup of the DSL service with the provider and installers for you. We will then configure the DSL service throughout your network, accounting for and implementing hardware and software solutions to network / Internet security. Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions are available for multi-site connections, across the Internet, where maximum performance and security is required.
If you are considering DSL service, please, call KJ's PC Support for a network evaluation and price quote.
KJ's PC Support
Kirk J. Lewis
Phone: (818) 993-8360
Fax: (818) 349-8983
