TWO Site Evaluation. General Wired network connection currently required –No wireless to laptops or printers Recommended configuration –Our router connected

TWO Site Evaluation

General

• Wired network connection currently required– No wireless to laptops or printers

• Recommended configuration– Our router connected to Internet Port– Network printer and laptops connected to router

or (one or more) Ethernet switches

First Steps• Is Internet connectivity available at site?

– Wired or wireless?• Is Internet connectivity available where we work?

– If not, can we relocate or have made available?– Is connectivity wired?

• If not, can wire be run for us

• Do we have or can we obtain permission for use?– From Site contact– From Network Manager

• Central Control – Multiple Sites• Town network• Stand alone

Permission• Site contact

– Probably easiest to get permission from• They want our service

– Can direct to Network Manager• Person they call if there is a problem

• Network Manager– Protective of their system

• With good cause – can encompass emergency services– Anxious to help

• Once assured their network not in danger• Can and often will suggest alternatives

What to tell the site & network manager

• Considering using an on-line version of tax software for enhanced security of taxpayer data

• See Appendix 1 of TWO Site Evaluation document for further details

Issues/Solutions• Public versus Private

– Most areas have both– Private is the one to be most careful of– We can use public

• Wired versus Wireless– Again, most areas have both– We need a wired connection– Cabling

• Avoid running cabling through overhead unless done in accordance with building codes

• Network manager can usually suggest and arrange– Building codes, work orders, etc

• Start early – lead time can be surprising!

Internet Speed/Reliability• Equipment required

– Laptop with speed test link on desktop – 14’ Ethernet cable

Internet Speed/Reliability1) Connect computer directly to Ethernet port

a) Run: cmd/ipconfigRecord the site assigned IPv4 Address in the Site DCHP Column

b) http://speedtest.taxwise.com/ Run test several times – record average in the Tax Aide Speed column

c) http://www.speedtest.net/ Select a city near your location

i. Record the ISP Address in the WAN Address columnii.Record the Download Speed in the Site Ethernet Speed column

2) Inquire about Ethernet reliability, access requirements [login, password, library card, etc.] and session time limits. Determine if there are work-arounds for restrictions. Record reliability in the Reliability column and Workarounds in the Comments column

a) Record restrictions (access, etc) in the Quirks column

Internet Speed/Reliability

Internet Speed/Reliability Results

TAV wired

Site DHCP speed* Comments [including work-arounds]

Step 1a Step 1b





i. Record the ISP Address in the WAN Address columnii. Record the Download Speed in the Site Ethernet Speed column





TAV wired


Step 1a Step 1b









Step 1C ii

Step 1C I


Site Ethernet

Site Type @ site TA room Permission Permission by WAN Address Speed* Reliability Quirks**

Step 1c i Step 1c ii Step 2 Step 2a


A) Run: cmd/ipconfigRecord the site assigned IPv4 Address in the Site DCHP Column

B) http://speedtest.taxwise.com/ Run test several times – record average in the Tax Aide Speed column

C) http://www.speedtest.net/ Select a city near your location





Site Ethernet

Site Type @ site TA room Permission Permission by WAN Address Speed* Reliability Quirks**

Step 1c i Step 1c ii Step 2 Step 2a


TAV wired


Step 1a Step 1b Step 2

Internet Speed/Reliability• If speed is acceptable (at least 800 kb/s), determine location

of equipment and estimate number and length of cables required.– While some were less, most Morris County was at least 5Mb/s– Keep safety for both EFC’s and clients in mind when planning cable

requirements– Don’t forget

• Cabling from router to Internet• Cabling from router to switch(es)• Cabling from network printer to router (or switch)

Wrap Up• Can’t start too early

– Now would be good!– Will have issues with permissions and wiring

• Resolution can be found but takes time– Sites will have to deal with work orders, building codes, etc.

• Morris County started in September and still had 3 sites incomplete mid January

• Permissions and wiring are the difficult part• Testing, while important, is not time consuming

– Remember to test before and after any wiring is done• Allow enough lead time to obtain routers, switches and cables

Documents

TWO Site Evaluation. General Wired network connection currently required –No wireless to laptops or printers Recommended configuration –Our router connected