With an increased demand for mobility and more employees using their own mobile devices at work, your wireless network may be overdue for an upgrade. We've got tips to get you started.
Our gift guide is chock full of goodies to satisfy every wireless networking nerd on your holiday list.
This pint-sized appliance -- designed for small businesses -- does the heavy lifting for network computer and software inventory.
Seeking to expand beyond its consumer base, WD has unveiled a small business storage solution that combines centralized storage with backup-and-restore protection for up to 25 network devices.
The user name and password doesn’t provide the security it once did. We look at the pros and cons of more secure authentication technologies.
Linux-powered Network Attached Storage boxes get a boost in NetGear's second-generation release.
Heed the NSA's (yes, that NSA) recommendations for keeping your computers and small business network more secure.
Why put your business or personal information at risk? Our networking guru shares six tips that you can use to keep your small office network safe.
Want to save cost and clutter? We look at three network utilities that let you control multiple computers from a single keyboard and mouse.
Want to save cost and clutter? We look at three network utilities that let you control multiple computers from a single keyboard and mouse.
Is your Internet too slow? Many factors affect network performance, and a slow domain name server is one of them. Here are three easy, free tools to test your name servers and find faster ones.
Unified threat management appliance aimed at small business delivers new broadband access capabilities.
Paul Mah summarizes denial of services attacks and lists five steps small businesses can take to reduce their risk.
IPv6 is a new protocol that will affect every network, so there's no use in burying your head in the sand. We look at some of the security issues to keep in mind.
Part 2 of our series on Monowall, an open source firewall, focuses on using it to set up secure remote access.
HP delivers new solutions and new funding to help small businesses grow.
Any broadband Internet-connected computer should be protected by a firewall, but should that protection come in the form of a hardware or software firewall -- or both?
A UTM appliance is an efficient, affordable way to improve small business network security. We take a look at five top-rated UTM systems for small business.
Network security is a non-negotiable part of owning a business today. We look at five steps you can take to protect your small business network.
We love anything that makes networking easier (doesn’t everyone?), and these five tips deliver the goods for small businesses running Windows 7.
Are you shopping for a new Wi-Fi router? Don’t forget to take our list of the top features to help you get the most out of your small business network.
A step up from its predecessor, Cisco's latest small business networking router adds Gigabit Ethernet, stronger antennas and better security, but it missteps on supporting dual-band 802.11n.
There's big difference between a consumer router and a business-class router that can support a demanding small business network. Is it time -- and worth the cost -- to step up?
Our wireless networking expert shows how you can let clients, vendors and other guests share your Wi-Fi network without accessing your business files.
Nothing kills your productivity faster than an uncooperative Wi-Fi connection. We show you how to fix the four issues you’re most likely to encounter.
This wireless 802.11n router review also includes a look at TrendNet's wireless adapter. Both routers provide fast performance, but sacrifice more advanced features in the process.
Can a proxy server help improve your small business network? Take a look at what it can do for your business.
Accessing your PC from a remote location used to require complex IT calisthenics. Windows Live Mesh makes it easy -- and free. Plus, three other remote access options.
If you don’t know about IPv6, it's time to read this article. The new system of IP addressing will affect small business networks -- even yours.
Whether you're traveling and want to share Wi-Fi access or just need to extend your wireless reach at home, a your computer can double as a virtual router. We'll show you how.
Forget safety in numbers. When you're talking networking, there's safety in layers. We show you when -- and when not -- to use MAC filtering to make your wireless network more secure.
RADIUS server provides more security for small business networks, but they often cost more than SMBs can pay. Fortunately, more affordable options exist, and we take a look at three of them.
Cisco rolls out new 200-series switches and a Linux powered router, which deliver SSL-VPN and management capabilities to small business professionals.
Small business storage capacity needs continue to expand at an almost alarming rate, but these seven other trends can help you tame, or at least cage, that insatiable beast.
A wireless network offers plenty of advantages, but like any other business endeavor it requires advanced planning. These 10 tips will set you up for wireless networking success.
All small business networks lose their connection to the Internet from time to time. Here are five steps you can take to troubleshoot and restore your Internet access.
If you travel for your small business, even if only sporadically, Virgin Mobile's MiFi 2200 portable hotspot helps you stay connected on the road. Our mobile expert lists the pros and cons.
This mega-list of open source networking tools includes something for everyone, whether you need to work on your home or small business network. There are even options if you want to grow into working with a large network.
Confused by networking terms? Here's the skinny on 10 technologies that keep your small business network humming.
Power your Wi-Fi devices on the road using your 3G/4G mobile data plan. We'll show you what you need to set up a mobile hotspot.
Affordable, easy to use, the TRENDnet Mobile 3G Wireless N Router gives mobile small business workers the capability to connect Wi-Fi devices on the go, and even share their connection with others.
Whether you need to improve employee productivity, protect your small business network or reduce your business liability, monitoring software can help.
Why put your business data and privacy at risk? This tutorial shows you how to send sensitive email and files securely over the Internet.
ZyXEL's convertible 11n AP/controller provides an affordable way to grow and manage your wireless small business network.
A small business network needs more security and features than a typical consumer router can provide. Here's our take on the six must-have features to look for in a small business router.
Expanding its offerings for small business, HP adds more storage, networking and, with Microsoft as a partner, unified communications products.
It’s no 'Eight Minute Abs,' but this list of eight tech tips can still help you firm and tone your small business network and help your business stay in fighting trim.
You won't find a faster, easier way to remotely access and share the files you have stored on USB storage devices.
Cisco's designed its latest wireless networking router for the home, which could work nicely for home-based entrepreneurs looking for a simplified way to cut the Ethernet cord.
Small business technology's come a long way, which means it's a lot easier to take your network files on the road without worrying about file synchronization. Let Windows Offline Files do it for you.
