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Category: Networking
Recommended Internet/Network Setup for Stores
Whether you’re a store with just one computer, or a store with 15 computers + network printers, we’ve implemented and recommend the following Internet and network setup for consignment/resale stores…
How To Fix Windows Networking Issues After Windows Updates KB4480960 & KB4480970
TL;DR: Head to Control Panel > Windows Updates, click View Update History, click Installed Updates, uninstall KB4480960 (reboot) then uninstall KB4480970 (reboot).
Heading To San Antonio for the NARTS Conference? Keep Your Connection Secure With Private Internet Access!
Are you heading to the NARTS conference in San Antonio, TX this year? If so, how you connect to the Internet while you travel, is something you should be aware of – i.e. your connection is likely not secure.
Do You Have A Clear Picture of Your Network?
If you want to skip the boring parts below:
- Walk around your store with a pen and paper and make note of each computer and where its network cable plugs-in at.
- Make note of each network ‘box’ — e.g. you modem, router, and any little hubs/switches.
Liberty & Connection Failures
Why Can’t Vendors Admit To Shortcomings?
tl;dr – Payment Logistics requires ‘advanced’ network setup, which you are responsible for.
Do Your Employees Know What To Do When the Internet Is Down?
It’s Saturday. You’re not working at your store today, but an employee is opening and running the store for the day. They go to get online and realize there is no Internet connection. They try to use the consignment software on the computers throughout your store, but they get error messages. The credit card system is down too!!!
Heading To Scottsdale for the NARTS Conference? Keep Your Connection Secure With Private Internet Access
Are you heading to the NARTS conference in Scottsdale, AZ this year? If so, how you connect to the Internet while you travel, is something you should be aware of – i.e. your connection is likely not secure.
Do I Have A Static IP Address?
If you utilize security cameras or a mobile application that connects back to a ‘server’ at your consignment store, then this question will likely come up.