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Home Networking



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             Access.
             Flexibility.
             Extended Hours.
             Conferencing.
             Synchronization.
             Internet/E-mail .
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             Access- Connections between a home computer and a computer in a main office will allow an employee to transfer documents from one location to another. Printers and other hardware peripherals can also be shared between systems. .
             Flexibility- An employee with a home-connected network has an opportunity to adjust a work schedule to accommodate for traffic conditions in commute areas; a productive morning in the home office will allow traffic to clear for a smooth commute later in the day.
             Extended Hours- Employees can extend their potential work hours on weekends and in the evenings at home. The adjusted hours can lead to fewer hours spent at the office; in many cases, productivity of an employee can improve with the addition of a home office.
             Conferencing- Hardware is available to provide a videoconference using the Internet. Individuals can participate in meetings from the their home office. .
             Synchronization- Software can be used to check files on all systems on a network to insure that employees have access to their latest work. The computer workstation can also transfer data to PDA's and laptop computers. (Coyle, p. 42).
             Internet/E-mail- Connecting a home network to the Internet enables more than one individual to use a computer at home. The Internet and E-mail can be accessed from more than one station.
             Phase 1- Design.
             The home user must first define what types of systems are necessary to perform their job functions. The user must also select the speed and type of connection network for the home office. The type of computer selected depends on the applications running on the machine. Graphic and 3D applications require faster processors, enhanced video cards, and more ram than systems running basic office software packages like Microsoft Office (DiMarzio, p. 12). Typical home office networks use category 5 wired connections that transfer data at 10 or 100 megabits/second.


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