Do you need to expand your aging network? Maybe a complete redesign is a better long term answer. It's time to consider replacing PC's with laptops and a wireless infrastructure.
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Access control (i.e. permissions) can be done on all of the above devices. Anti-virus, anti-spyware and anti-spam is usually done on the firewall appliance, internet facing servers and on the client computers. A firewall appliance sits between your network and the internet. It can perform any or all of the following services;
Inexpensive units, usually under $100, can be purchased from Linksys, D-Link and Netgear. These units are aimed at the home/home office users, in other words, easy setup and limited features. More expensive hardware can be found at Sonic Wall, Watchguard and Fortinet. These units can range from $1000 to a few thousand, depending on the features required. Ethernetworks can help you decide which best fits your business and what services you need to run for optimum security. If you don't have the qualified personnel or the time to spare, we'll pick up the right unit, install and configure it for you. Should you desire a fully customized firewall, we'll build one to suit your specific needs using IPtables/Linux, Snort and other open source tools. The hardware requirement for this type of application is your standard X86 PC with sufficient RAM. In other words, if you have an extra PC laying around not being used, you're in business.
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For most small to mid sized businesses, the layered approach to security is usually best. This can mean;
