SOHO network solution

I. Application Requirements
The trend of global informatization and network brings new changes to people's work models. While SOHO (Small Office Home Office) is a kind of information work mode derived from this revolution. In the SOHO environment, with advanced computer equipment and powerful Internet support, practitioners in many industries can share information resources with other colleagues for division of labor and collaboration without leaving home. It not only saves additional costs for commuting to and from work, but also greatly improves work efficiency. At the same time, we can enjoy the pleasure of global informatization, and truly implement strategizing and winning a thousand miles.

To build a SOHO environment, the prerequisite is to build a good network platform, and network devices are the core of the entire platform. for users, how to choose a reliable, stable, complete, and cost-effective device is an important consideration for SOHO users.

SOHO network features:

The diversified nature of the work of practitioners in various industries leads to a large number of network applications. While sharing Internet connections, it is not only simple applications such as Browsing webpages, sending and receiving emails, and chatting online, it also includes advanced applications such as virtual server construction, access control, and VPN usage.

Due to the large number of network applications and the high demand for Intranet bandwidth and egress bandwidth, the performance and stability requirements for network devices are also high.

The configuration of network devices should be as simple as possible. If the product configuration is complicated and the maintenance is complex, it will bring great inconvenience and difficulties to use.

Ii. solution design

According to the characteristics of SOHO network, Netcore proposes a complete SOHO network solution.

Generally, the SOHO network has a small scale and the topological structure is star, with a size of about 6 ~ 10 computers are connected to a small system. The network switching equipment is divided into two levels. The first level is a Broadband Router (with four built-in Ethernet switches), and the second level is a 10 M/M Ethernet switch.

Main devices:

2305NR multi-functional Broadband Router, 3366ns SOHO switch, 3220NE10/100M Fast Ethernet Card

In This SOHO network solution, Netcore uses the 2305NR multi-functional Broadband Router as the egress router to connect to the Internet and implement NAT for the entire network user.

2305NR (multi-functional Broadband Router) is a cost-effective product designed for the Office and home Internet access of small and medium-sized enterprises that require more functions. Provides one 10 M/M Ethernet (WAN) interface and four 10 M/M Ethernet (LAN) interfaces. It uses the MARVELL 6218 processor in the ARM9E architecture and built-in 8 Mb cache, which can fully meet the broadband Internet sharing needs of SOHO networks and 10 computers in small offices.

To facilitate network expansion, the Netcore 3366ns Ethernet switch is no better. It is an 8-port 10/100 M self-adaptive desktop switch with a desktop mini metal structure. It has excellent performance and can be reduced to the exchange requirements of higher-level switches, improving the response speed. It is designed for small enterprises and offices and provides a small office network integrated system basis for cost-oriented users.

The network adapter uses the 3220NE 10/100 M Adaptive Fast Ethernet Card, and works with the 3366ns Ethernet switch to provide sufficient bandwidth for later support of large traffic data.

Iii. Solution Analysis

Vro:

SOHO networks have many applications. Users in different regions collaborate in a division of labor, and information exchange and data synchronization are required. The 2305NR has powerful functions and high system integration, provides advanced functions such as DDNS, UPnP, VLAN, PPTP passthrough, port ing, and port triggering. Meet the needs of office and home applications for advanced applications. For example, you can use port ing to remotely access and control network servers and computers. Through PPTP passthrough, data can be remotely accessed and stored securely.

There are many various incentives on the Internet (QQ chat, Browsing webpages unrelated to work), employees are prone to inertia, resulting in inefficient work. The key to SOHO success is to have moderate time management and control. 2305NR has strong management functions. With firewall, domain name filtering, and other functions, it can restrict illegal website browsing and enable Internet access permissions for specified computers, making network management easier.

Considering users' mobile office flexibility, 2305NR provides the automatic IP Address allocation function, which reduces the time required for network parameter settings and improves SOHO office efficiency.

2305NR supports remote and Web management. The configuration interface in Chinese is provided with a simple installation wizard.

Vswitch:

Another function of SOHO is to share resources in the LAN. For example, file and printer sharing, and Netcore 3366ns Ethernet switch is developed and designed for small working groups. The port speed is 100 M, and the external power supply makes your network stable and fast, easy local high-speed data exchange.

Iv. solution features

To sum up, this solution has the following outstanding features:

1. Good Management

With the help of 2305NR firewall, domain name filtering, and other functions, You can restrict unauthorized website browsing and enable Internet access permissions for specified computers, making network management easier.

2. Good Expansion

The number of NR instances is around 60, so you don't have to worry about the expansion and upgrade of the SOHO network because of the router's standby performance. Four 10 M/M Ethernet (LAN) interfaces and eight vswitch interfaces are more convenient for centralized switches. Provides more network interfaces.

3. Good Configuration

2305NR supports remote and Web management. The configuration interface in Chinese is provided with a simple installation wizard.

With the above solution, you can easily work at home, send and receive faxes, send and receive emails, view the latest information online, and create a SOHO.