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Computer Networking Today

The equipment has changed considerably over the years, but the goal has not: reliable computers, dependable connections, secure data, and a network that helps your business get its work done.

Today's office network may include traditional wired workstations, wireless laptops and phones, cloud applications, remote employees, network printers, security cameras, and servers located either in the office or in the cloud. We help make these pieces work together.

Modern wired and wireless networks

We design and troubleshoot Ethernet and Wi-Fi networks, including managed switches, wireless access points, structured cabling, network printers, and connections between buildings or offices. Where appropriate, we can plan upgrades to faster Ethernet and newer Wi-Fi equipment, while keeping existing systems that still do their jobs well.

Firewalls, VLANs, and network security

Modern network security involves more than putting a firewall between your office and the internet. Guest wireless access, employee computers, servers, and devices such as cameras may benefit from being separated into different network segments (VLANs), with rules controlling which systems can communicate.

We can review router and firewall configurations, remote-access methods, administrator accounts, software updates, and exposure of internal services to the internet. Multifactor authentication and least-privilege access are important parts of a sensible security plan.

Cloud services and hybrid networks

Not every business needs a server in the office, and not every business should move everything to the cloud. Some applications are best kept locally; others work well on hosted servers or cloud services. We can help connect on-premises Windows and Linux systems with cloud-hosted applications, databases, file storage, and remote users.

Secure remote access

Employees and business owners increasingly need access to work from home, while traveling, or from another office. Depending on the requirements, that may mean a properly configured VPN, identity-based remote access, or secure cloud applications. The objective is convenient access without unnecessarily exposing office computers and servers to the public internet.

Backups, recovery, and business continuity

A working network is only part of the job. Business data also needs reliable backups and a practical way to recover after hardware failure, accidental deletion, or ransomware. We can help review backup schedules, off-site or isolated backup copies, restore testing, and the steps needed to get critical systems running again.

Monitoring, troubleshooting, and ongoing support

Slow networks and intermittent outages can have many causes: wireless interference, overloaded connections, failing switches, DNS problems, aging hardware, or misconfigured software. We investigate the cause rather than simply replacing equipment. We can also assist with network documentation, maintenance, software updates, and planning for future growth.

From the Old Networks to the New

We remember coaxial Ethernet, hubs, early Windows networks, and the first generations of business firewalls. We have also worked with modern servers, wireless networking, internet-based applications, and cloud systems. That experience can be useful when a business has to keep an older application running while bringing the rest of its technology up to date.

If you have an existing network that needs attention, or are setting up a new office, contact Net/Works. We are happy to discuss the whole project or just the part where you need assistance.