Complete Basic Small Office Networking Package ($799)

The basic package provides the following:

• Network Server Computer and Server Software¹

• Eight Port Ethernet 10/100 Switch (allows for up to seven computers to connect directly to the server)

• Installation of a network adaptor in up to two of your existing office PCs ²

• Cabling and installation to connect all three computers and switch together³

• Up to one hour of on-site training for you and your users

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Prerequisites:

• At least one office computer

• Dedicated (not dial up) Internet Access⁴

• Domain Name Service Registration (with dedicated internet access) to allow you to receive email for all of your users, and to allow you to host remote access pages.

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Options:

• Dial up service : We can add, configure, and test a dial-up 56K modem which allows all functions of the dedicated server to operate, but at a slower speed connection to the internet. Note that you must have an agreement with your internet service provider to attach a server which will be connected most of the time and a dedicated phone line available for the computer ($80)

• Connection of additional computers.  The basic server can support up to 25 local computers without significant degredation of service.  Beyond the first seven computers, additional network switches are required for each group of seven. ($50 per computer + $50 for each additional switch needed).

• Wireless ethernet may be substituted for wired ethernet.  This choice is both more expensive and slower than the wired network (wired is at least ten times faster than wireless), but does not require exposed cabling, or additional cost to embed wiring in the walls. (Price is $38 per computer plus materials - a wireless base is required in addition to a wireless network adaptor for each wireless station)

• Software based hard disk redundancy (RAID) - this feature provides instant and automatic recovery of a single hard disk failure (without any interruption in service). (Call for pricing)

• UPS - this feature provides an uninterruptable power supply which will prevent electric utility outages and surges from damaging your equipment or data. ($110)

• Tape Backup - this feature provides an integrated 20GB tape backup unit and software.  With this feature a single 20GB tape can be kept off-site to allow data recovery from theft or other catastrophic loss.  In addition, ordinary user mistakes of deleting needed files can be recovered from. ($350 for drive, installation, and one 20GB tape)
• Value PC Networking is available to support you in managing your office network and working with your internet service provider to maintain your network and connection to the internet.  Please note that when you are configured with internet access which is always connected, it allows Value PC Networking to support your machine remotely.  We pass the savings back to you in this case, and will not charge you a service call fee if we can solve your problems remotely.

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This system can be customized further to meet your needs - just contact us for a quote for your specific needs.

The fine print:

1. The network server computer is a 500Mhz or faster PC with 256MB DRAM and 10GB or larger hard disk.  A keyboard and mouse are provided, but not needed with the server.  No monitor is provided or needed with the server. The server is intended to be located in a corner or closet with adequate ventilation.
2. Your existing office PCs must be of a recent vintage (3 years or younger), running Windows 98 or later operating system.  It must have one free PCI slot available to place the network interface card.
3. The cabling will be external (visible).  At added cost, cabling can be mounted in the walls or a wireless connection can be utilized.
4. Dedicated internet access (such as DSL or cable modem) are only required if you wish to make use of the firewall, email, internet browsing, and remote access capabilities of the server.  Without dedicated internet access, the server can still provide internal email, as well as file and printer sharing.  The price listed assumes that your internet connection provides a 10/100BaseT ethernet interface to the network server.