Internet Café Setup And Computer Networking | ElmMac IT Services

Internet Café Setup And Computer Networking | ElmMac IT Services

 

An internet café is a place where one can surf the internet and email friends and family. Users pay a fee, usually per hour or minute. Internet Cafe’s have blossomed in South Africa because of broadband availability. Nevertheless, there is still not enough access to the internet in remote and impoverished areas of South Africa.

Building An Internet Café Requires Planning

You can setup wired(UTP), wireless (Access point) or both. Below are some details on network equipment configuration that need consideration before opening your internet café business.

There are two types of computer stations in client server setup. One is Client computer and the other is server PC. We will tackle first client computer. You need high quality desktop machines that can handle high volumes of web browsing all day, every day. But you also need to keep prices down. Get quality computer brands cheap by buying refurbished – these are renovated computers which function like brand new but sell at cheap second hand desktop prices.

Client Computer – the specification of client computers depends on the services you offer. For gaming PC stations, I recommend you have higher end specifications. Moving forward, in the network side, clients and server must be in the same network.

 

Web Cams & Headsets: As many people use internet café for chatting

Software: To start an Internet Café business you need to be sure to have a good internet café software

Internet security: You will also need to update your antivirus regularly. You will also have to install anti-spam-ware and a good firewall program. Firewall your network well to prevent customers from hacking into your network.

Internet Service Provider: a good internet service provider to offers your customers high speed internet access.

 

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