{"id":40426,"date":"2023-08-15T14:52:55","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T11:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/procomteknoloji.com\/?p=40426"},"modified":"2023-08-15T14:53:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T11:53:00","slug":"determining-bandwidth-needs-in-your-business-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/procomteknoloji.com\/en\/blog-en\/determining-bandwidth-needs-in-your-business-network\/","title":{"rendered":"Determining Bandwidth Needs in your Business Network"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Think about all of the devices that use the internet in your business. Printers, VoIP phones, smart phones, computers and many other devices each require an internet connection, but how much bandwidth does a business need all together? Although it can be a bit overwhelming to figure out, taking the time to break down network needs can make it much easier to conceptualize. Use the steps below to calculate your network bandwidth requirements in order to avoid frustratingly slow internet speeds that zap away your business\u2019s productivity.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>To get started, figure out your bandwidth needs during a typical \u201cpeak\u201d usage period &#8211; the time of day when the most internet-connected devices are being used concurrently. This will construct an image of the business during its most bandwidth-stressful time. Use the below categories to organize the devices.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Low \u2013 100 Kbps or under<\/div>\n<div>VoIP phones and e-fax machines are the most common devices that fall within this category. Computers and laptops used for simple web surfing and emailing should be included here as well.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Medium \u2013 100-500 Kbps<\/div>\n<div>These are devices used for more intensive web browsing, downloading, streaming, and emailing. Most of your laptops and computers will fall within this category in a typical business.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>High \u2013 500Kbps \u2013 2.0Mbps<\/div>\n<div>Devices that typically utilize cloud-based software and platforms to download and upload data throughout the day fall into the lower end of this category. Devices using SD video conferencing will be on the higher end. Point of Sale, Enterprise Resource Planning, and Customer Resource Management platforms can typically tax a device\u2019s bandwidth up to this range while in use.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Intensive \u2013 2.0Mbps+<\/div>\n<div>HD video conferencing platforms and devices are what primarily fall into this range.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Calculate the typical peak bandwidth usage for the business by associating a bandwidth to each device based on the category they are in. For quicker calculation, use the below category of bandwidths.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Low\u00a0\u2013 100 Kbps<\/div>\n<div>Medium\u00a0\u2013 250 Kbps<\/div>\n<div>High\u00a0\u2013 1.5Mbps<\/div>\n<div>Intensive\u00a0\u2013 2.5 Mbps<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Once you have done this, add up the total bandwidth and you\u2019ll have a good idea of what a company\u2019s needs are during their peak operational time. Knowing the bandwidth usage within a business will help when creating a VoIP, WiFi, and business conferencing solution that supports its operations. With this, you can create solutions that ensure crisp video calls, delay-free audio, speedy downloads, and most importantly, flawless collaboration.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0&#8211;<\/div>\n<div>Interested in an example? Take a look at my sample 30 user deployment in a typical B2B business during its peak times.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Low \u2013 1.8Mbps Total<\/div>\n<div>8 \u2013 VoIP phones being used<\/div>\n<div>10 \u2013 Laptop or computer devices lightly browsing the web<\/div>\n<div>Medium \u2013 2.5Mbps Total<\/div>\n<div>8 \u2013 Laptops or computers actively downloading files<\/div>\n<div>2 \u2013 Personal smart phones or devices streaming music<\/div>\n<div>High &#8211; 3.0 Mbps Total<\/div>\n<div>1 \u2013 Computer actively pulling data from an ERP and CRM to directly assist a customer.<\/div>\n<div>1 \u2013 Computer using SD video conferencing.<\/div>\n<div>Intensive \u2013 2.5 Mbps Total<\/div>\n<div>1 \u2013 A video conferencing device being used to HD video conference with perspective clients<\/div>\n<div>Approximate Peak Bandwidth \u2013 9.8 Mbps<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Think about all of the devices that use the internet in your business. Printers, VoIP phones, smart phones, computers and many other devices each require an internet connection, but how much bandwidth does a business need all together? 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