Small office networkingWith a plethora of wired and wireless technologies available, this page will help you to evaluate your options.
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Home networking tutorial SOHO America presents a vast archive of articles and other resources for the small or remote office.
HomeRF vs. 802.11 Part 2 of a two-part series on wireless LANs. Network World Wireless in the Enterprise Newsletter, 09/25/00. Home Phoneline Networking Alliance An overview by HomePNA of consumer information. Major resources
The HomeRF working group Terms, explanations. From PowerlineCommunications.net. HomeRF FAQs The HomeRF Organization provides FAQs covering definitions, capabilities, benefits, technology and much more. HomePNA FAQs From the HomePNA Organization. HomePlug FAQs From the HomePlug Powerline Alliance. A buyer's guide for networking office equipment From Nation's Business. Publications and forums
HomeRF in the news A megasite index featuring e-magazines, library resources as well as other resources for home networking for fun or profit. From hometoys.com. Extensive e-library on Powerline Home Networking From Plugtek.com. Recent articles and important related links on Powerline Home Networking From Plugtek.com. SOHO forums Upcoming forums where teleworkers and small business personnel can share information on technology, finance and legal issues. HomePNA
Wired home networking technologies From Kawasaki LSI transforms computer into networked communications center. From Computer Show Daily. HomePlug Powerline Alliance HomePlug Powerline Alliance HomePlug seeks standardization and acceleration of demand. Alliance members to establish specifications From Plugtek.com. Advantages of HomePlug and factors driving acceptance From HomePlug Powerline Alliance. Data powered by power Evaluation of HomePlug and other technologies. Network World, 06/12/00. HomePlug gets new life A good, simple description of how HomePlug works as well as a discussion of its strengths and weaknesses. PC World, 04/12/00. HomeRF
Wireless networking From the HomeRF Working Group. HomeRF technical specifications From the HomeRF Working Group. Compaq bundles wireless home nets Compaq offers reduced rate networking adapter with new PCs. PC World, 05/09/00. Wireless 802.11
A short tutorial on Wireless LAN and IEEE 802.11 This site provides a listing of standards publications available for purchase. Publications cannot be viewed at this site. A Guide to IEEE 802.11 Wireless Networking Technology from Smart Networking Technologies, and posted by Click IT. com. Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance WECA's mission to certify interoperability of 802.11 products and promote their use. More about WECA Zoom Electronics announces it is joining WECA and discusses the functions and commitment of WECA. Mechanism of performance Design and performance algorithm for IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs. This is a summary of a technical article from the Italian National Research Council. Other small office networking technologies
Network in a box PortStation system provides customizable mobile access solutions for small office/home office users LAN. From Edge: Work-Group Computing Report. Cordless broadband for small office access Cordless ADSL gateway for SOHO high-speed Internet access. From the Cambridge Telecom Report. More on wireless LAN As wireless LAN has become more affordable, small offices are the big winners. From Newsbytes PM. More links
Basics of small office networks Possibly useful four-step plan to avoid serious downtime. From TechKnow-how.com.
106th Congress leaves scant record From Network World and other IDG publications. Know of other resources that should be listed here? Let us know! Let a colleague know about this page
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