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thePCdoctor Network Services
thePCdoctor provides complete Wired and Wireless Network Design. Installations and post installation support and maintenance. Router and Firewall recommendations include Dlink, Net Gear, Cicso (Linksys) and many more. Each device has it’s strengths and weaknesses. Determining the correct device is the first step to ensure that you have the most secure and appropriate device for your network needs.
No matter the size of your company or your networking needs, thePCdoctor design and installation process starts by taking the time to fully assess your needs. The process continues by evaluating your present situation by first conducting a thorough site systems analysis. thePCdoctor then follows this up by submitting a comprehensive evaluation report (including current Site Diagrams including existing services and protocols.
Once the report is discussed and evaluated, a cost effective and appropriate solution is presented. Cost Effusiveness includes initial costs as well as post installation support and monitoring (if/where applicable) costs.T here are many considerations that need to be taken into consideration and evaluated before selecting your network routing device. Many of these considerations are outlined in the Network Design - Consideration Table below:
Network Design - Consideration and Decision Table | |
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Physical Constraints |
Where will the equipment be located and would additional equipment be added at a later date? |
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Access to Devices |
Does one require or need physical access to the equipment on a regular basis? |
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Network Services |
Remote Access, VPN, Web, FTP, Email and related system Services. |
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Protocol Requirements (Wireless) |
Type of Network Security - WPA,, WPA2, Radius etc. Provides secure access to network resources. |
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Mobile Access |
Ipads and Blackberry type device access. Do these devices require WI-FI access. |
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Hosting Services |
Will Web, Email and related services be required? Determines whether a Dedicated IP is required. |
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Firewall Services |
Are Streaming Video, UPN services required? |
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Wireless Requirements |
Evaluate Security needs, Encryption types (Software - Radius - Hardware). |
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Builtin Firewall Software Options |
Does the software provide updates, SMTP error Alerts, Selective Logging, Alert Actions based on Selective Criteria. |
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Visit thePCdoctor Wireless Security Page,for additional information concerning Wireless Security and Protocols | |
As can be seen from the details in the Network Design - Consideration Table above, there are many considerations that need to be determined, discussed and evaluated prior to selecting and installing a network. Not meaning to impugn or discredit your local retailer, but let’s keep in mind the agenda of every retailer is to sell equipment, often times the recommendation is based on some form or promotional campaign that the manufacturer has with the retailer. You absolutely need a consultant that is unbiased and has no agenda other than to assist your in selecting the correct equipment that is the right fit for your situation.
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