The Basics of Network Setup

If you're starting your own business, you have plenty of things already on your plate. One of the most important things you need to take care of right away is your network. Businesses today have to be connected just to function—day-to-day operations rely heavily on technology and connection to the internet. Without a network, your business dream will never become a reality.

But chances are, you're not an IT expert. Maybe you've just bought a router, and you're wondering what the basic next steps are. Let's look at the bare minimum basics to setting up your business network.

Setting Up a Wireless Network

When you're configuring your new network, you'll go through some simple setup tasks. These are:

1. Install your router
2. Connect your computers to the network either wirelessly or through wired Ethernet cables
3. Set your network preferences
4. Set up your connection
5. Connect your modem to your router
6. Make sure that any wired and wireless printers can connect to your router

These are the simplest steps to setting up a new network. But these steps will only get you so far, and if you're looking up the simplest IT tasks on Google, you'll need some expert help before long. A managed IT services provider can help you strategically install, implement, manage, and control your business network while keeping your information safe and your costs low. Managed network services can get you from the simple out-of-the-box network setup to a multi-router, high-tech IT infrastructure that's ready to grow with your business.

To learn more about the scalable, affordable benefits of managed IT services, contact us. We can provide your business with a free consultation to examine what solutions will fit your needs the best and give you personalized assistance.