Category: Networking
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A firewall inspects traffic entering and leaving your network. Modern “next-generation” firewalls (NGFW) do much more than block ports. Typical capabilities – Intrusion prevention – Web filtering and application control – Malware scanning – VPN connectivity – SSL inspection – Logging and reporting Hardware appliances Physical devices installed on-site. Predictable performance, mature, and widely used.…
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“The Wi-Fi is bad” is one of the most common office complaints. Usually the cause is design, not the internet speed. Why one router isn’t enough Consumer routers don’t scale. Offices need multiple access points (APs) managed together. Principles of good design 1. Plan coverage and capacity. Consider both how far signals reach and how…
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Wi-Fi standards keep advancing. Here’s a plain comparison. Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Still common, but dated. Works on the 5 GHz band and struggles in dense environments. Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Better efficiency with many devices connected at once, improved battery life for clients, and higher speeds. A strong, mature baseline today. Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 6 extended…
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A switch connects devices on your network: PCs, printers, servers, access points, and phones. Unmanaged switches Plug and play, with no configuration. They’re inexpensive and fine for simple, small setups like a home office or a few extra ports. Managed switches Offer configuration and control, including: – VLANs to separate traffic (staff, guests, cameras, phones)…