No matter what type of business you have (a local fitness studio or a small law firm), a router is essential. That being said, coverage is one thing business owners never consider. That is, how large of a space the router needs to cover. For example, a small office might need to have more coverage than, say, a yoga studio. Aside from this, when an office has many walls, metal, mirrors, concrete and other building materials that hinder the propagation of wireless signals, you’ll need a router that is more powerful and robust. The point is, the size of your business matters for the reasons mentioned above as well as the ones we cover below.

The next thing to consider is how many devices can connect at once. This usually depends on the router’s bandwidth. For this reason, you’ll want a router that has enough ports and bandwidth to accommodate the number of devices connecting to it. The point is, the more devices your small business has, the more bandwidth you’ll need. 

It goes without saying that the need for speed when it comes to your office network, faster is always going to win. So, if everyone in your office has a smartphone that they stream video on, you’ll need more than your average router. For this, you’ll need a high-speed option that can handle all the traffic without slowing down or causing any lag. A high-speed router like the Araknis Networks 310-Series Gigabit VPN Router is capable of moving data at speeds up to 1000Mbps. With this in your office, you’ll never have to worry about your users complaining about waiting for something to load.

VPN & Security

A VPN is a virtual private network that helps your team securely access remote sites and business data when they are away from the office. Additionally, VPNs encrypt data, create a secure connection to block hackers, and control access authorization. To ensure the highest level of security, you’ll need a router that has an embedded firewall supports Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), Denial of Service (DoS) prevention, WAN Request Blocking, OpenVPN, and content filtering. The Araknis Networks 310-Series Gigabit VPN Router not only offers all of the items mentioned above, its layers of network security make it harder for hackers to attack. As a result, all your private data stays secret.

No matter what size your business is, you’re already paying your internet provider for a fast connection. So, it only makes sense to have hardware that can deliver it, and the right team to install and configure it! We are a team of highly trained system designers and network installers, qualified to help build the network infrastructure your business needs to be successful. Let us help you get the most out of your business network. We are happy to come out free of charge to assess your current capabilities. For the best business network installation services in San Diego, call (760) 505-7461 to get started or click on the button below to fill out a contact form.