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 WANs
are most often constructed using a broadband connection
or leased lines, but can also use wireless technology
and satellites. By nature, the WAN speed is generally a
fraction of a LAN so system administrators have to
adhere to certain standards and often be creative in
order to make the network function in a real time
environment.
With the
explosion in Internet connectivity and the mainstream
use of broadband and mobile technologies, there has been
a huge increase in the number of computer systems and
storage devices connected to the public network. With an
ever-increasing reliance on computing infrastructure, we
find that our critical IT assets, confidential data and
intellectual property are more susceptible to cyber
attack than ever before. In response to the changing
landscape, networks must be protected by firewalls and
intrusion detection systems.
A WAN can be
established using leased lines dedicated to private
traffic, but a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is
generally the method of choice when connecting points
within the WAN. A VPN connection creates a private
tunnel over a public network through encryption on the
routers at each location. Because of privacy standards
associated with industries such as healthcare, VPNs are
even being established on private networks as an added
security layer.
A solid LAN in the primary location is the cornerstone for
the Wide Area Network. A consistent topology will make
the network cleaner and easier to manage. It is always a
good practice to maintain uniformity in equipment and
network configurations when possible so the support team
can spend more time solving issues and less time
troubleshooting.
When deploying a WAN, experience and proven methods will
ensure the network is installed right from the start.
Getting it wrong often leads to poor performance and
cost thousands in future support to maintain stability.
KNS is on common ground both installing and maintaining
network systems ranging from a couple of locations to
enterprise networks with over 30 locations and 15,000
users. We design solid systems that have detailed
topology with the highest level of security. |
