44oz Design Networking
44oz Design Networking Network Design and Installation
Whether it's a home or small office, the fundamentals are all the same. Networks consist of computers or servers, routers and modems. Connecting them to each other is this simple part; however, getting them all to communicate is where most people get a little lost. 44oz Design is experienced in securing networks, and making it easy to upgrade in the future.
44oz Design Networking
44oz Design Networking Types

LAN - Local Area Network
WLAN - Wireless Local Area Network
WAN - Wide Area Network
MAN - Metropolitan Area Network
SAN - Storage Area Network, System Area Network, Server Area Network, or sometimes Small Area Network
CAN - Campus Area Network, Controller Area Network, or sometimes Cluster Area Network
PAN - Personal Area Network

Buying Network Equipment
A confusing array of choices awaits anyone shopping for network gear. Home network equipment is available in both wired and wireless varieties as well as different shapes and sizes. The most common types of products - network routers and adapters - can be purchased separately or sometimes together as a kit. Certain types of routers, adapters and other networking products have been created especially for mobile (traveling) users. Finally, some kinds of gear include manageability, advanced security, and other features designed for use on corporate networks.
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