DRJ1014
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Hey [H]. So I will be the first to say I know shit when it comes to networking. I know the basic jist of everything and can google search problems when they happen but when it comes down to getting everything setup and what to use.... Whooosh!
For my company, I am the Office Manager and help desk per say. My office location is only 10 people. We are currently breaking ground on a new building and we are starting fresh with everything.
Our office layout we are going to have about 40 data/voip drop points around the building. We have a company that is coming out to run the lines and get our voip setup but they do not handle routers, switches, etc.
We connect through a VPN to our corporate office but other than that we are pretty much a stand alone office. Our only connection to our corporate office is for AS400. I believe we also have a static IP..... again WHOOOSH. Other than that we host our own files, which isnt much, maybe 20gb/year.
I am in the auto industry so 99% of our stuff is still printed.
Currently the setup I am looking at is
7-10 windows users
1 windows basic central file server/door card access server
The majority of our business is done through phone calls and email. The file server will retain documents from vendors such as quotes, formal business letters, etc. My office does not retain any financial information, all of the important documents are stored at our corporate office.
Now to my questions. I do not know where to start when it comes to switches/hubs/routers. The company coming in to drop the lines I have asked what they would recommend but wanted to get your input.
We will be running 300/x20 co-ax internet which is overkill for what we do but its only $180/month.
Our VOIP will be on its own internet connection, one we are still working out.
Also, we would like to add 1-2 wireless access points. Our lot size is about 10,000sqft, 2200 of it being office and the rest warehouse. Any recommendations?
As far as pricing, we are not looking for a $10,000 switch/hub/router. We want something reliable and easy to use but dont want it to fail or have problems in a year.
TLDR;
1) What router/switch/hub would you recommend for a small business with 40 data drop points
2) What wireless access points would you recommend
For my company, I am the Office Manager and help desk per say. My office location is only 10 people. We are currently breaking ground on a new building and we are starting fresh with everything.
Our office layout we are going to have about 40 data/voip drop points around the building. We have a company that is coming out to run the lines and get our voip setup but they do not handle routers, switches, etc.
We connect through a VPN to our corporate office but other than that we are pretty much a stand alone office. Our only connection to our corporate office is for AS400. I believe we also have a static IP..... again WHOOOSH. Other than that we host our own files, which isnt much, maybe 20gb/year.
I am in the auto industry so 99% of our stuff is still printed.
Currently the setup I am looking at is
7-10 windows users
1 windows basic central file server/door card access server
The majority of our business is done through phone calls and email. The file server will retain documents from vendors such as quotes, formal business letters, etc. My office does not retain any financial information, all of the important documents are stored at our corporate office.
Now to my questions. I do not know where to start when it comes to switches/hubs/routers. The company coming in to drop the lines I have asked what they would recommend but wanted to get your input.
We will be running 300/x20 co-ax internet which is overkill for what we do but its only $180/month.
Our VOIP will be on its own internet connection, one we are still working out.
Also, we would like to add 1-2 wireless access points. Our lot size is about 10,000sqft, 2200 of it being office and the rest warehouse. Any recommendations?
As far as pricing, we are not looking for a $10,000 switch/hub/router. We want something reliable and easy to use but dont want it to fail or have problems in a year.
TLDR;
1) What router/switch/hub would you recommend for a small business with 40 data drop points
2) What wireless access points would you recommend
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