Things To Consider When Installing A Wireless NetworkThe modern-day office needs to have a computer network installed properly in order to function at maximum efficiency not only for its customers but also for its employees. Inter office communication benefits greatly through the use of a computer network because it allows employees to share files, databases, printers, faxes, and other resources. It also makes for better planning, education, and informing employees of upcoming events. While traditional computer networks using wires have been around for quite some time it is only recently that business are looking to a wireless network installation. Not only does a wireless network installation reduce maintenance costs but it is also quite easy to install and use. However, it should be noted that a wireless network installation is easier should not be taken to mean that it requires any less planning than a traditional network. There are some basic things that you need to consider before proceeding with a wireless network installation. For instance you need to take into account the number of people that are going to be using that network during peak time. This will directly tell you the number of computers you need to connect to the wireless network. Among these users you also need to separate local users and those that will be accessing the network remotely. These may be your employees or clients. Then you need to factor in the number of devices, besides computers, that will be sharing the same network. These devices include database and internet servers that often run unsupervised or are remotely accessed from other terminals and also devices like printers, faxes, and voice communication systems in case you are planning to plug them into the network. Then you need a department wise analysis of which department has what type of network requirements and also decide who is going to run and manage the network. Though wireless network installation means you have a lot of flexibility for future changes and expansion it is still a good idea to factor in your plans for the next few years and the direction that you hope your business will take. There are many other things like backup policies, backup devices, and so on that may not have any direct bearing on the wireless network installation but they do. Understand how they are currently used or how they will be used once the network is running. There will always be some tweaking to be made. If this is the first time you are installing a network then you will also need to involve your technical and HR departments to either locate the employees with aptitude for managing the network or hiring the right candidates. You will also need to formulate network and security policies before the wireless network installation. |