Understanding the Standard Network Setups
To implement a Network Setup, see the following scenarios with their strengths and deployment details.
This Guide highlights four different kinds of Network Setups within an Organization:
The following table outlines the different types of network setups with advantages and disadvantages:
Network Setup | Advantages | Disadvantages |
---|---|---|
Direct Internet Network (Wired/Wireless) | Easy and straight forward to SetUp Good choice for mid-size or larger Installations Dedicated Network can be Encapsulated Few Points of failure Relatively Inexpensive Good Scalability | Mandatory Internet Data Plan |
Direct Mobile Network | Easy to SetUp Good Choice for Mid-size or Larger Installations Good Scalability Encapsulated Screens | Mandatory Internet connection |
Mobile Network with Mobile Data Router and Active Network Components | Easy to SetUp Good Choice for Mid-size or Larger Installations Dedicated Network can be Encapsulated Few Points of Failure Relatively Inexpensive Good scalability | Mandatory Internet Data Plan |
Enclosed Corporate Network (Wired/Wireless) | High flexibility and scalability Highly Secure due to Different Lines of Defense Encapsulated Networks Easy to Monitor and Maintain Reliable | Complicated and Expensive Recommended for Network Specialists or System Integrators |