Business Routers
If you are looking for a router for your
small, mid-sized or large business, chances are
you will need more performance, reliability and
support than the typical off-the-shelf network
router. You need a network foundation that is
secure, reliable and can grow with your
business.
The right business router for your business
depends on the type of your business as well as
your business' specific networking needs. You
may operate a small office with only two
networks and process few information. On the
other
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hand, you could have an enterprise with multiple locations
and a multitude of networks, and need a
high-performing network capable of transferring
large amounts of data. Perhaps your business
falls somewhere in between.
The important thing to remember is there are
various classes of business routers, depending
on the features and functionality you need for
your business networking.
When purchasing a business router, you may want
to consider features such as:
- Ability to support high-speed accessibility
- Support for converged voice and data
- Added layers of security
- Ability to customize router to specific
business or industry protocols and Quality of
Service (QoS)
- Short- and long-term support for the router
Cisco is currently the market leader in business
routers. However, many companies have trouble
justifying the cost of purchasing these business
routers. Luckily, alternative routers such as
the Linux routers manufactured by ImageStream,
now offer businesses the same or greater
features and performance, with greater
customization and support, at a fraction of the
cost.
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