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Network Design and Architecture
We provide architecture, design, implementation planning, integration and deployment, project management, product and operational services for your network infrastructure. We help you securely integrate and support data and voice networks, enable intelligent network infrastructure, and leverage new technologies -- virtual private networking, voice over IP, and wireless -- to connect, run and grow your business.
Internet and WAN Connectivity
EtherWorks are able to expertly assist you with all areas of your internet and WAN connectivity. We have extensive experience in delivering solutions using:
Security - Anti Virus, Firewall and Authentication
While high-speed, always on Internet connections offer businesses significant advantages, they also raise new network security concerns.
Security threats come in a variety of forms but the results are the same: a serious disruption to business. Compounding the security weakness is the widespread availability of "hacker helper" programs on the internet. With hacker friendly tools readily available for download, the attacker no longer has to be an expert or understand the nuances of a target's vulnerabilities. All they need to do is point the tool at the target and hit the "attack button".
Here are some of the most common types of Internet security threats your business can face:
In addition to the security threats listed, there is now a legal obligation for companies to comply with the Private Sector Act. The compliance is measure by adhering to the NPPs (National Privacy Principles). These include:
For more information see our white papers section under Client Login.
ADSL - We can help
Small to medium business have been at a disadvantage to larger competitors for a long time with regards to high speed Internet access and data communications. Large corporations have been able to implement branch to office communications with the aid of technologies such as Frame Relay and ISDN while smaller business found that the ongoing costs of these technologies were prohibitive and too complicated to manage. ADSL is the answer for many small to medium business and this is why:
It will allow your business to enjoy a similar sort of online networking environment that major corporations are used to.
ADSL is not just fast, its superfast, giving you access to the Internet at speeds that don't even compare with traditional 28K or 56K modems.
Just imagine downloading and transferring large complex spreadsheets, heavily animated graphics presentations or multi-media clips in real time, without dial-up hassles, telephone line drop-outs and without tying up your phone line. Just imagine being able to have a live email connection or being able to network your employees and contractors across town, or across the country.
ADSL is Fast. An ADSL high speed Internet connection is much faster than traditional dial-up or ISDN modem.
Download speeds:
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File Size
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PSTN modem Speed |
ADSL speed |
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28.8kbits |
56kbits |
256kbits |
1.5 Mbs |
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150kBytes |
42 secs |
21 secs |
4.7 secs |
0.8 secs |
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8Mbytes |
37 mins |
19 mins |
4 mins 10 secs |
43 secs |
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32MBytes |
2 ½ hours |
1 hr 16 mins |
16 mins 40 secs |
2 mins 50 secs |
To give you an idea of how handy this can be:
Fully installed and supported. When you elect to use EtherWorks for your ADSL integration into your network we'll look after the full installation and set up of ADSL access to your business to make sure you're up and running as quickly and easily as possible.
In addition we will ensure that all your business IT resources are protected through security practices and assist you with educating your users with issues such as Internet Usage Policies and provide you with management tools to ensure your network resources are being used efficiently and in accordance with your company's policy.
Contact us here to learn how we can help you get the benefits that your business deserves through the use of ADSL Internet access.
Wireless Networks
While wired LANs have dominated the networking market, the last few years show a rise in wireless networking usage. This can best be seen in academic circles (i.e. University campuses), health-care, manufacturing, and warehousing. All the while, the technology is improving, making it easier and cheaper from companies to go wireless. A quick investigation will reveal if your company could benefit from a wireless networking environment. Business and technical arguments for wireless networks include:
| - No more network cabling hassles. |
| - Increases staff mobility around the office. Users not limited to one desk or location. |
| - Can assist in creating a more flexible and user friendly work environment. |
| - Can remove the need for leased lines from one location to another. Warehouse to office etc. |
| - Better utilise resources such as notebooks. |
Quick Wireless Facts:
| - 802.11b - provides 11 Mbps transmission in the 2.4 GHz band. |
| - 802.11a - provides up to 54 Mbps in the 5GHz band. |
| - Capable of site to site distances of up to 40kms. |
| - Supports up to 64 Users. |
| - Safe and Secure. |
- Standards based.
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