Internet Service Providers (ISP's)
Typical Internet Service:
Typically, most family homes and Businesses now have internet service provided by local or national ISP's (Internet Service Providers).
However most ISP services only provide basic Internet security and only an internet portal to the WWW., In addition most ISP use public IP Addresses and highly visible to most Hackers Etc.
Most professional businesses have added internal Security devices Gateways/Routers/Firewalls on the networks to protect there systems from intrusions Etc. and use Static (None Public Addresses) to protect the businesses.
Typically, most cable modem company's (ISP's) just provide internet access along with analog phone lines, and sometimes their own WIFI Router, again these are a basic Routers/Gateways and visible on this Public Internet and not always updated by the service provider.
Are you getting the provisioned internet Speed you pay for?
Do you know the Speed of your Internet Service and is it correct to your Internet Service Provider stated Speed?
Here a few links to test your Internet Speed:
Test and verify with the following Speed Tests sites: www.fast.com, www.speakeasy.net/speedtest, www.speedcheck.org, www.speedtest.xfinity.com, www.spectrum.com/internet/speed-test, www.fiber.google.com/speedtest, www.att.com/support/speedtest,
Local Service providers:
Frontier.com: Fiber See website for Availability & Speed/Prices for your local area.
Optimum.com: Cable & Fiber See website for Availability & Speed/Prices for your local area.
Xfinity.com: Cable & Fiber See website for Availability & Speed/Prices for your local area.
Cox.com: Cable & Fiber See website for Availability & Speed/Prices for your local area.
Spectrum: Cable See website for Availability & Speed/Prices for your local area.
GoNet: Fiber See website for Availability & Speed/Prices for your local area. (New Service provider in CT)
Crown Castle: Fiber See website for Availability & Speed/Prices for your local area.
Verizon: Fiber/5G See website for Availability & Speed/Prices for your local area.
Cable verses Fiber Circuits?
Typical Copper Circuits (Bundled with TV Provider) provide a higher download speed with a slower upload service speed. (D100Mbps / U25Mbps, D200Mbps / U25Mbps, D500Mbps / U30Mbps, Etc)
Typical Fiber Circuits provide balanced download & Upload speeds. D300Mbps / U300Mbps, D500Mbps / U500Mbps, D1GB / U1GB, Etc.). Making this the ideal Business Internet Solution (Data Backup & VOIP) or Home Family Solution, Multiple Streaming, Games, Cloud Backup.
Added Internet Security:
Should you add additional security to your Small Business or Family Home Internet, almost certainly, protect your Business or Home Family Network & Devices!!
There are many hardware options (Routers/Gateways) that claim to provide the best solutions, however most are never updated from the initial install, and even too old that they no longer provide updates necessary to keep adequate security for the Small business or family home.
Typically most Router/Gateways devices should be replaced every 3/4 years, about the same time you would replace your Computer or Apple devices.
We recommend that all Small Businesses and Family Homes purchase additional Gateway/Router for added security as these have additional added Security options and family protection.
Contact, technoboys.com for local professional help and added Security for best solutions for your needs.
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Internet Hardware Security Options:
Here are a list of just some recommended Gateway/Routers for your Small business or Home protection:
Technoboys.com recommends the ASUS AX product range as this has by far the most features and protection for any Small Business and family home environment.
Most have Dual WAN (Internet Ports (up to 10GB), 4 x 1GB LAN Ports, WIFI 5/6 & 7 in dual or Tri Mode), AiProtection (free subscription from Trend Micro), Built in Parental Controls (Kid-Safe Preset, Time Scheduling, Internet Activity Dashboard, Content Filters, URL Filter (Manual Blacklist), Protected Connections (WPA2/WPA3/TLS), 24/7 Auto Firmware and Software Updates, Malicious Site Blocking, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Infected Device Detection and Blocking, Security Scans, Firewall, Guest Network.
Most important there is no yearly subscription to purchase.
www.asus.com/content/aiprotection/
As an alternative option, we also recommend the NETGEAR range of NightHawk Routers (yearly Armor(tm) subscription required.
Other Gateway/Routers manufacturers usually all require a yearly subscriptions on their products and can be expensive.
Contact, technoboys.com for local professional help and added Security solutions.
Installing a Gateway/Router correctly the 1st time can save a lot of money and frustrations later on.
Anti-Virus & VPN: (Software & Hardware)
Viruses have been around for many years and more of a nuisance, while some are just malicious in there attempt to access private and confidential info.
There are many Anti-Virus applications that can be installed, while some are more than adequate for basic or strict protection they can use up crucial memory and recourses.
In addition some had multiple add-on applications that can be a added nuisance, most are are not worth purchasing.
If the Anti-Virus application comes with an added VPN (Virtual Private Network) this worth getting for added security if you are connecting to banks and purchasing websites.
Some Gateway/Routers have this added feature built into the system without added subscription, otherwise there is an added yearly subscription.
Contact, technoboys.com for local professional help and added Security solutions.
ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE?
Here a list of just some Anti-Virus applications and links, there are others available:
Most of these Anti-Virus software company's offer multiple package add-ons, some don't, some including multiple year purchases and multiple devices for each purchase.
Not all the Bells and whistles are needed on your devices and the more you add the more recourses are used and unnecessary slowing down your your computers performance.
Contact, technoboys.com for local professional help and added Security solutions.