Tips on selecting the right network for your medical office:

Your network connects all your computers to one another, to the EMR system, and to the internet. The type of software you purchase and the type of hardware you select will dictate the type of network you need.

If Tablet PCs, PDAs or laptops will be used, you must plan on integrating a wireless network into your wired network. In order for wireless devices to send or receive data in real time, you must be connected to a wireless network. To do this you need a Wireless Access Point which enables you to connect the Tablet PC(s) wirelessly to your wired network.

Business-quality wireless access points from Cisco, 3COM, NetGear, and Linksys are all sound options and generally cost between $150 and $600. It's critical that you purchase a high quality wireless access point.

If you are using an ASP-based system, you will need to plan on integrating a high-quality internet connection into your network and enable access to the internet from each terminal.

In most cases each terminal will need to have internet access as most software vendors will require it to provide technical support. If you are using a client-server based system and wish to have remote access to this system, you will need to acquire an internet connection with a Static IP address.

 

 

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