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News Letter 2009
Mac and PC Support and Repair
Security
Threats from worm viruses, hacking tools, and spyware/adware eliminated through router firewall, personal
firewall, anti-virus, anti-spyware, computer logon, wireless encryption, tape backup and more.
Data Backup and Recovery
All files on C: drive are backed up on an automated schedule.
Data is recovered from failed PC or server.
Spam Management
Junk E-mail blocked before it reaches your office network.
Networking
Category 5 cabling, Wireless, DSL, Cable and T-1.
New or Repaired Computers
Enjoy a revitalized computing environment.
Servers
Servers provide centralized storage and management of
information. Have enhanced security, access and performance.
Mobile Computing
Access office computers wherever there is a connection to the
Internet or phone line!
Access E-mail from a wireless such as Blackberry handhelds.
Private Instruction
Learn how to use Windows XP, Outlook, Quicken, and more.
Schedule 5 or 10 sessions at 1 to 2 hours each at your location.
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Going wireless at
home or business office?
Apex Information Services
will procure, test, implement and provide instruction.
The 802.11g standard
is the most widely used and economical.
The draft 802.11n1
is newer standard of which provides greater range over 802.11g
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Wireless is most suitable for
laptop computers and where cabling is inappropriate.
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At business office: conference
rooms, lunch room and other open areas.
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At home: family room, kitchen and
other open areas.
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Other Standards: 802.11a and
802.11b.
Considerations
The latest 802.11n standard has a data transfer rate and range which is 2
to 4 times that of 802.11g1.
For the best performance, go with the latest 802.11n standard (currently
recommend LinkSys WRT300N or WRT350N wireless routers, November 22, 2006).
For tight security to a wireless network, always apply Wireless Equivalence
Privacy (WEP) encryption. Before going out and
purchasing a host of wireless networking products for your home or office,
call Apex Information Services and consider the following:
There is much to consider before purchasing costly equipment and spending time
setting up.
One of the best arrangements is through the use of independent access points
as opposed to combination devices (router/switch/modem/access point).
An independent access point is the device with which the wireless laptop will
initiate communication with and is patched into a cable network.
Having an independent access point allows for more options with regards to
expanding a network, troubleshooting, and security.
Combination devices are more subject to interference and are typically in a
fixed physical location..
For a rigorous technical discussion on the differences between 802.11a and
802.11b, read through the experimental results achieved by Jeff Gilbert, Ph.D.
802.11a Wireless Networks (PDF)
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LinkSys, November 22, 2006 |
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