WiFi routers, cameras, NAS – network technology for your office and home in Kenya
admin A stable network is just as important for your everyday work life as it is for your everyday life at home. NAS storage offers a convenient storage solution for your data, WLAN products create a wireless network with a lot of flexibility or powerline alternatively via electricity. Switches ensure structure in the network and network cameras and surveillance systems ensure sufficient security. Get all relevant network products right here in Nairobi, Kenya in our shop
What is meant by network technology?
Everyone uses networks these days. But what does the term mean and which devices count as network technology? In short, a network is a connection between two or more devices through which data and resources can be exchanged. This works either via a cable (physical connection) or via radio (logical connection). The most well-known network is the Wireless Local Area Network, more commonly known as WLAN.
Our devices can connect to the Internet via the radio connection to the router. The WLAN router is one of the best-known technical components in a network that everyone with Internet access has at home. The same connection with a cable is called LAN. To enlarge or strengthen these connections, extenders such as access points are used. Repeater or powerline. In addition to connecting to the Internet, networks also play an important role in data sharing, central storage, control and security. Hubs and switches can take over communication between the devices and, along with the router, are important components of network technology.
A NAS can be integrated into the network as a central storage for your photos, videos or files. This network storage can also be used intelligently with surveillance cameras and network video recorders that manage the cameras. You can find more information about the individual components in the following paragraphs. Hubs and switches can take over communication between the devices and, along with the router, are important components of network technology.
A NAS can be integrated into the network as a central storage for your photos, videos or files. This network storage can also be used intelligently with surveillance cameras and network video recorders that manage the cameras. You can find more information about the individual components in the following paragraphs.
Hubs and switches can take over communication between the devices and, along with the router, are important components of network technology. A NAS can be integrated into the network as a central storage for your photos, videos or files.
This network storage can also be used intelligently with surveillance cameras and network video recorders that manage the cameras. You can find more information about the individual components in the following paragraphs.
- Router – Your connection to the Internet
- Access point, repeater or powerline – increase the range in the home network
- NAS – Central and secure management of your files
- Switch – Easily link devices together
- Surveillance cameras – more security for your home
- Network accessories at a glance
Router – Your connection to the Internet
The router gives you access to the Internet and is the interface between your home network and the providers. There are routers with an integrated modem that you can use via DSL, cable, fiber optic or mobile communications, depending on your Internet connection. WLAN routers without a modem are usually used to improve range and performance if the router provided by the provider is not sufficient.
In addition to their basic function, many routers now have other useful features. They function as a switch or NAS at the same time. In addition to the connection type and the existing ports for LAN and USB devices, the WLAN and security standard as well as the maximum achievable WLAN speeds also determine the price.
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Access point, repeater or powerline – increase the range
In large apartments and houses over several floors, not all devices can connect to the router without problems. The distances are too great or walls and larger furniture get in the way. Various extenders offer the possibility of extending the range of the network. The access point is connected to the router via a LAN cable and the surrounding devices can connect to the WLAN.
With the repeater, on the other hand, the connection to the router is wireless and you can simply plug the device into any socket if the distance is right. With the FRITZ! Repeaters, an app helps you with the correct positioning. Depending on the repeater version, you can not only connect via WLAN, but also a few devices via LAN. Powerline, on the other hand, uses the power line for transmission. To get started, you need at least two devices, as one is always connected directly to the router via LAN and the second device then serves as an access point for your devices. Access points are a little more complex to install, but offer a more stable connection thanks to the LAN connection, depending on the coverage.
Repeaters are inexpensive and quick to install, but are more susceptible to interference because they only communicate via radio. If Powerline is used, you don’t need long cables or radio to connect the devices to the router. However, old power lines can affect performance and the purchase tends to be more expensive than a repeater. Access points are a little more complex to install, but offer a more stable connection thanks to the LAN connection, depending on the coverage.
Repeaters are inexpensive and quick to install, but are more susceptible to interference because they only communicate via radio. If Powerline is used, you don’t need long cables or radio to connect the devices to the router. However, old power lines can affect performance and the purchase tends to be more expensive than a repeater. Access points are a little more complex to install, but offer a more stable connection thanks to the LAN connection, depending on the coverage.
Repeaters are inexpensive and quick to install, but are more susceptible to interference because they only communicate via radio. If Powerline is used, you don’t need long cables or radio to connect the devices to the router. However, old power lines can affect performance and the purchase tends to be more expensive than a repeater. However, old power lines can affect performance and the purchase tends to be more expensive than a repeater. to connect the devices to the router. However, old power lines can affect performance and the purchase tends to be more expensive than a repeater.
NAS – Central and secure management of your files
In times of streaming and smartphone photography, we collect a large amount of data every day. The storage space on our mobile devices is limited, but we still want to access it at any time. Network Attached Storage, or NAS for short, is the optimal solution for this. Integrated into a network, you can store your data there and access it from your devices via the network – whether from home or on the go.
At the same time, NAS offer a variety of applications that optimize the management of your data. For network storage with more than one hard drive, the NAS data can also be stored mirrored and thus protect your data if one hard drive fails. There are NASs that already have hard drives pre-installed and those that can be used as empty enclosures with NAS hard drives of your choice.
Switch – Easily link devices together
Switches take on a distribution function in the network. They distribute the data to all devices connected to the network. Modern routers often have this function integrated these days. Depending on how many devices you want to integrate into the network and how independent you want to be from the Internet, it may be worth purchasing a separate switch. Small and large companies in particular use switches to centrally manage their networks. Switches differ primarily in the number of ports, their transmission rate and the type of management.
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Surveillance cameras – more security for your home
Anyone who wants to protect their home is increasingly relying on surveillance cameras these days. The intelligent systems are available for indoor and outdoor. Depending on the video recorder connected, different numbers of cameras can be integrated into the network. Some cameras need to be connected with a cable, but many can also be integrated wirelessly.
There are dome cameras that are considered particularly robust and are placed directly under the ceiling. Bullet cameras are usually slightly larger and have a fixed viewing angle. Cameras with infrared LEDs offer good images, especially for use in the dark. Installation can vary depending on the model. There are also video doorbells, cameras with floodlights and those that can be easily set up to keep an eye on a sleeping baby, for example.
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Network accessories at a glance
In addition to the right network cables, the most important accessories for a stable network are network adapters for LAN and WLAN as well as hard drives for your NAS. Compatible smart home devices are also interesting components for expanding your network and increasing the comfort in your home. These include smart thermostats, LEDs and buttons.
