Your business is growing. You've added PCs and have always known they would provide your business with increased flexibility, efficiency and productivity if they were networked, but you're not quite sure how to accomplish this task, you've come to the right place!

If you want to improve communication in your home or office, my networking services allow you to share an Internet connection, files, databases and printers across your network, gain real-time access to e-mail and instant messaging, and more. Networks encompass several "layers" that exist in both hardware and software facets. Having these layers communicate smoothly between themselves, with minimum bottlenecks to impede data flow and maximum security for your business is vital in today's world.

For the most part a network, once set up and configured properly, should run continuously with no problems. However, just as with most everything else concerning computers, unpredictable events or changes in hardware or software can cause a breakdown in network operability, slowing or ceasing altogether its functionality. Knowing how to track down these problems, what to do to rectify them and getting your network and your business quickly back up to speed is key to keeping your network operating in good health with as little downtime as possible.

Your business's data is valuable, trust it to a CompTIA Network+ certified professional that has been working with local area networks (LANs) since 1984 and feel confidant that the job will be done correctly. Whether your needs dictate a peer-to-peer network, a client/server network, or even a mix of the two architectures, let me bring my skills to your business!

A few of the network services I offer include, but are not limited to:

• Network design for new networks, allowing for scalability with growth
• Standard network, and network component troubleshooting, diagnostics and repair
• Installation of cabling, or configuring a completely wireless solution
• Installation and configuration of Network Interface Cards (NICs) and modems (Standard, HPNA, DSL and cable)
• Installation of hubs, switches and routers if needed
• Installation of packet-filtering software-based firewall services
• Connecting computer workstations, servers and network printers
• Configuration and optimization of network software and protocol services
• Connecting into a new or existing broadband DSL or cable Internet access service
• Implementing network, PC and server security policies and failsafe measures
• 30-minute file/print sharing overview
• Free on-site assessment* / quote with purchase of services

*A minimum fee is charged up front for assessment. The fee is deducted from final price of network services purchased.

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