IS YOUR HOME NETWORK READY FOR BACK TO SCHOOL?
ACCOMMODATE YOUR ENTERTAINMENT, WORK, AND SCHOOL WITH RELIABILITY AND ASSURED SECURITY
The data network is the single most important infrastructure component of the modern home. Nearly every device in your house is connected in some manner. Lighting, shades, security, and entertainment all travel its cables and radio waves in today’s smart homes. Schools rely on the internet for remote classrooms, project resources, and scheduling; bad connectivity can put your child behind.
Keeping your network at peak operating levels involves knowledgeable planning in its design and installation. Whether you are streaming ultra-high definition 4K video, listening to Spotify throughout your house, live gaming, or connecting to work or school platforms, your home networking should be ready to handle it all seamlessly.
Are you looking to upgrade your Lafayette, LA home networking setup? Continue reading to learn more.
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Bufferless Bandwidth
While numerous devices rely on your home network, streaming video and audio puts the most demand on the available bandwidth. This is because each system has a maximum amount of data it can move at any one moment. Once the incoming data exceeds the bandwidth capacity, video starts to stutter, and the dreaded buffering message appears.
Most services that use video like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Microsoft Teams and gaming consoles like Xbox require a minimum of 15-35 Mbps of bandwidth. So, when it is just one source connecting to the TV in the media room, the data concerns are minimal. But a typical home will have family members enjoying a show, a child watching a live stream class, and at least two mobile devices playing a live game. When everyone is active online, the numbers begin to add up and can cause issues.
A well-designed network incorporates expected demand plus some extra headroom to accommodate surges while still delivering uninterrupted media. We utilize enterprise-class routers and managed switches that dynamically prioritize video traffic over other non-essential data to deliver the performance your need. In addition, our routine maintenance and monitoring assure you that your network is operating properly and download speeds are consistent both inside the home and from the internet.
Wi-Fi Without Worry
The safest and most reliable connection for smart devices is a hard-wired port, but it is not the most convenient. We live in a wireless world full of smartphones, tablets, and a universe of IoT (Internet of Things) devices.
Wi-Fi supplies us with the ability to be free of wires, but the frequencies it uses to communicate are limited. As wireless connectivity has grown and the number of connected devices multiply, the allotted space has become quite congested. When a signal must fight its way to your device through a haze of other RF (radio frequency) traffic, bottlenecks and data slowdowns can occur. Professional network installers know how to tune systems to avoid congestion as well as locate Wi-Fi access points in optimized locations for the best signal throughout your home.
Safe and Secure
We all know that the internet is full of bad actors and software trying to access your private data. Therefore, we take a multipronged approach to protecting your information and the devices that live on it.
The hacking of home systems has become a significant concern. Some examples are the distress of a neighbor stealing bandwidth to fear that someone could take control of your security or cameras. As wireless networks broadcast over the air, it is far easier to find and connect to them. We work with you to implement security schemes like strong passwords and administrative authentication, guest networks, and best practice methods to diminish threats. The goal is to balance the need to lock down your network from malicious actors while also ensuring it is simple to access.
Get Better Connectivity Today
The school year is starting soon – be ready for whatever comes by upgrading your connectivity. Are you ready for a more reliable and safer internet experience? Call us today at 337-268-9753 or fill out our contact form to start the conversation!
