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Setting up a SOHO network and VPN has been an extremely successful and a rewarding experience. The
network meets our business and personal requirements. It is a pleasure to have high speed Internet access
from every computer.
The down side is that a significant amount of technical expertise is required to setup the network. The
building blocks are all readily available but the detailed knowledge to create and troubleshoot the network
can be hard to come by. If you hunt a little the resources are out there. Every year more small networks are
created and manufactures get better at designing easy to use equipment. In general failures are minor and
easy to fix once one determines the underlying cause. It is determining the root cause that is difficult. Help
is available, manufacturer-sponsored forums and specialized home networking interest groups provide
insight and ready help with problem solving.
Networking today is similar to the early days of the automobile industry. When it worked it was
exhilarating, but one needed a riding mechanic to keep the car going. As networking expands beyond the
province of corporate IT departments it will become ever easier to install and use.
Start now - become a pioneer.
Happy networking.