Computer Networks

Some of the benefits of an integrated home network are: Shared High-speed Internet with a hardware firewall to protect the household from hackers, control kids’ Internet access, provide content filtering and virus protection, etc.
Shared Network Printers – several centrally located printers usable by everyone 802.11x Wireless Networking to extend the hardwired network Shared SAN (Storage Area Network) Server for family music and video libraries Ethernet access to Home Automation Controller Streaming Music Server – an entire music collection online all the time with the ability to listen to internet radio broadcasted from locations around the world
IP Telephony – use the Internet for inexpensive phone calls (can be integrated into a home PBX so that it functions as a normal phone line) IP Cameras – view several cameras from a web browser Computers are being used around the house in places other than the office. Most households would benefit from a PC discreetly mounted in the kitchen that doubles as a TV, and many media rooms also have PCs in them. With a home network in place, and using shared resources such as a networked printer, computers and laptops can be located virtually anywhere in the house and still be as functional as a desktop with locally attached accessories. A core strength of Audio Video Innovations is building new technology into existing homes so that it looks like it was always meant to be there.