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Computer networks range from simple to insanely complex. Although networks for homes and small businesses should be fairly simple, failure to pay attention to the details can make them much more difficult to deal with than they should be.

We can help you plan and install networks as simple as a router/firewall and one computer, and as complex as those requiring multiple routers, QoS packet routing, Virtual Private Networking, and a host of other features. Call us at 707.829.3793 to see what we can do for you.

Resources

Since so much of our business is delivered over the net, we hate networking problems. Below are some resources to help you try to solve your networking problems yourself. If you still have problems, call us at 707.829.3793. We may be able to walk you through some of this over the phone. If you are local to Sonoma County, CA, we can also schedule an on-site service call.

Obviously, if you are having network problems you will have trouble reaching these pages in order to help you solve your problem. So I suggest you print out any applicable pages ahead of time so you can have them handy, or have a friend do it for you.

Troubleshooting Your Network Connection. This is your first stop when you are having problems.
Practically Networked Because I have not finished the following pages, here is a link to a site that has a fair amount of good info.
When Your Wireless Network Goes Haywire. (To be written.) Wireless networks have all of the problems of wired networks plus all of the joys of radio interference, remote hacking, etc.
Planning Your Network (To be written.) covers things you should consider when setting up a new network.
Router Kung Fu (To be written.) This is the deep end of the pool.