The company where I work at is opening another branch and I will be in charge of setting up servers and computers. I’m more of a help desk support guy so my knowledge when it comes to networking is limited 🙂 The vendor who’s going to provide the internet and IP Connection is CBeyond, anyone here used them before? Here’s what they want for the new office:
***1 server – staff should have access to this server by mapping the shared folders from their computers.
***5 pc’s – visitors or other members of the staff will be using these pc’s
***1-2 monochrome laser printers – with IP address
***2 fax machines
***1-2 colored laser printer – with IP address and logs to charge staff per page of their print outs.
***wireless router plus bridge – prefers with guest access
***switches/routers
So, what do you guys recommend for equipments for a small business? for switches? routers? server?
Do I need printer server or is there a software I can install on the server for me to track users who prints to the color printer?
Is Cisco Valet a good wireless router with guest access?
What software do you recommend for backups? Online or hard drive backup?
Thanks in advance!
