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Basic Network:
Businesses must communicate and share information effectively to be competitive.
Connecting individual PCs using a wired local area network (LAN) is a first step
toward obtaining the many networking benefits.
Our
Solution
Xparx Computing has all the components needed to build a wired Ethernet network
to meet the needs of your small office. For a network of eight or fewer PCs, to
share files and access common resources such as printers.
Wireless Networking:
With today's latest technology, you can
do away with the cost and hassle of wires and still reap the benefits of
networking. With our wireless solutions, you get professional products and
installation at home prices.
Why go Wireless?
- Cut installation costs: a wireless network is more
economical than running wires
- Easy to set up: installation is quick, and the network is
portable, so it's easy to move as an organization grows and moves to a
larger space
- High speed: new 54 Mbps speeds on 802.11a and 802.11g
wireless networks make a wireless network a viable alternative for
high-bandwidth usage
Connecting to the Internet:
The Internet is an essential activity for
any business or home today. With the widespread adoption of e-mail, and new
technologies such as "instant messages", an Internet connection is key to
maintaining close ties with friends, customers and keeping up with industry
trends and competitive developments. Our Gateway Routers provide secure wired
and wireless connections to the Internet.
Why use a Gateway Router to access
the Internet?
- Economical Internet access: allows shared broadband
access for an entire office
- Improved network security: a shared connection is easier
to protect
Expanding Your Business:
When your business grows, so must your
network. With more employees, more computers must be plugged into network ports.
More ports must be added if there are not enough. Some devices will be easily
accessible to wired locations, others will not.
Our Solution
Preparing a network for growth requires a number of techniques. First, add speed
through the use of higher capacity switches with Gigabit uplinks. Second, bring
in secure wireless connections reaching new users and new locations without
adding wires. Finally, to connect to power users, high-speed servers and
workgroups.
VPN:
We design, implement and manage Virtual Private Networks
using High Speed ADSL from your ISP (or our recommended ISP), and VPN enabled
Routers.
What is a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
A VPN is an encrypted tunnel from one office to another or from your home to
your office, across the Internet that gives the impression that you are on your own private network.
You can then share resources just as you would if you were on the office
network.
Advantages of VPNs over Traditional Private Networks using
Leased Lines
- Major cost reductions for branch office data communications.
- Scalability – i.e. the ability to add additional networks easily and
quickly and without major disruption to the network.
- Flexibility – Can be used to connect remote workers and offices on an
adhoc basis.
- Much higher Performance
- Less support than private networks
Advantages of VPNs over Traditional Remote Access
- Reduced capital costs associated with modem and terminal server
equipment
- Users can use a variety of access methods ie Cable, ADSL or Wireless for
better performance than modems.
- Ability to access the network from anywhere in the world
they can get an Internet connection.
- Greater scalability and ease of deployment for new users added to the
network ie adding more users doesn’t mean additional equipment.
What components make up a VPN?
Depending on the number of connections, a VPN can be as simple as two routers
with public Internet connections and VPN software to create a tunnel between
them.
For companies that require multiple sites and remote users this will
comprise a combination of Routers, specialized VPN devices, firewalls, access
servers and VPN software for remote users.
Each solution is similar but depending on the level of security required and
the number and type of users will have more or less components.
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