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Connectivity Describe any upgrades, improvements, or redesigns of your organization's LAN, WAN, and Internet connection. If moving to a LAN or redesigning a LAN, include a schematic diagram. Discuss strategy for installation of network cards, hubs, routers, and wiring. If upgrading Internet service, describe type and selection of vendor. Describe how staff who require access to online resources have the software and hardware needed to connect to these resources and individual email accounts. Describe shared information resources. |
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Example Worksheets TechSoup's Internet Connection Worksheet will help you figure out what type of Internet connection is needed for your organization. TechSoup's Local Area Network (LAN) Worksheet will help you think through local area network needs. Articles & Books OneNorthWest's LAN Primer is a brief introduction to networking concepts. TechSoup offers an excellent introductory article on networks called "Networking 101." TechSoup's
Selecting the Best Internet Connection will give you an
overview of the different types of connection. If you need a more indepth primer on connectivity, pick up a copy of Small Business Networking for Dummies by Glenn E. Weadock. The chapter titled "Why Do I Need A Network?" describes three main benefits: cutting costs, enhancing revenues, and improving communications and offers some examples. |
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