Networking

MHO Networks has experienced LAN (local area network) and WAN (wide area network) specialists on staff. Whether you need a small peer-to-peer network or a large client/server network, we will get you connected.

What is LAN / WAN?

A (LAN) local area network is a short-distance network used to link a group of computers together within a building. LANs are typically limited in distance but provide low-cost, high-bandwidth networking capabilities within a small geographical area.

A (WAN) wide area network is similar in concept to a LAN with one significant difference: distance. As the word infers "Wide" covers a wider region in terms of computers and systems that send information across longer distances. Various networks utilize both LAN and WAN in order to extend the informational flow across town, states, and countries.

What can my company gain from a LAN or WAN Networking?

If your company operates on shared information across multiple departments, a network can tremendously save your organization time and money in daily operations. Having a network increases efficiency and productivity in how your company conducts business.

Even a small business can benefit from a LAN setting. We can build a basic peer-to-peer network all the way to bigger client/server setups. Although the following three basic examples show how various business sizes are setup, there are many complex models as well.


For Building a Small LAN

• Clients with NICs installed
• Server
• Hub
• Cabling
• Network Operating System software (e.g., Windows NT, Windows 95, Novell Netware, LANtastic, AppleShare, etc.)
• Modem for dial-up Internet access (optional)

For Connecting Offices and Departments

• Clients with NICs installed
• Servers
• Hubs
• Switches
• Cabling
• Network Operating System software (e.g., Windows NT, Windows 95, Novell Netware, LANtastic, AppleShare, etc.)
• Router for shared Internet access (optional)

For Connecting Dispersed Office Sites

• Clients with NICs installed
• Servers
• Hubs
• Switches
• Routers at each location for WAN connections, shared Internet access
• Access Server for dial-up access for remote users
• Cabling
• WAN Service (ISDN, Frame Relay, Point-to-Point, ADSL)
• Network Operating System software (e.g., Windows NT, Windows 95, Novell Netware, LANtastic, etc.)

For your organizational or SOHO needs please contact our sales division for an evaluation.

The Benefits of a LAN or WAN

• Sharing multiple resources across the entire network.
• Time sensitive information travels much faster across the network and the organization..
• Multiple users can collaborate on projects virtually without physical barriers.
• Internet connections can be shared all across the network.

Network Solutions

MHO has Windows NT specialists on staff to help you design and implement a new network for your office. We will assess your needs for bandwidth and computing power and develop the optimal network solution for you. Our staff members have years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining LANs for small, medium, and large companies. For your organizational or SOHO needs please contact our sales division at (303) 692-9409 for an evaluation.