Small Business Guide to Internet Services (Sparklight)

Table of Contents Welcome Let’s Take the Mystery Out of Technology ............................ 1 Getting Started Figuring Out What You Need . ...................................................... 2 Comparing Internet Service Providers . ................................... 5 Understanding What You’re Paying For .................................... 9 Technology Basics Modems and Routers – Buy or Rent? ..................................... 12 What is a Static IP? And Do You Need One? ........................ 15 Local Area Networks . .................................................................. 18 Security Protecting Your Business fromCyber Threats . ................. 22 How to Secure Your Small Business Wi-Fi . .......................... 25 Management Troubleshooting for a Slow Internet Connection . ............ 28 Knowing When You Need to Upgrade .................................... 31 Your Digital World For More Articles and Information .......................................... 34