Hi Greg
Thanks for the advice - few questions:
1. How would MD3/Pracsoft cope with what sounds like essentially an XP peer to peer connection via a switch? Is the risks of data cirruption any higher if one does not set up the system with a dedicated server? The UPS is definitely needed.
2. I have a D-link 604T at home that is a modem, LAN and wireless router. Using Ozemail and will try and stay with them as both the home and work access areas should be close enough to the exchange where a DSLAM is due to be installed in the near future - this will give me access to ADSL 2+2 with 24 000/512 speed.
3. I thought the Broadband for health was a once off - I can still apply??
Thanks
T
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Thinus,
I'd skip 2003 server and just use XP Pro on your server with RAID 1 - mirrored drives and automated backup to DVD+RW disks. I'd recommend a UPS on it. 2003 Server isn't needed in small practices that will never have more than 10 PCs and doing without it will save you a bundle.
Most current hardware has onboard gigabit NICs and a 5-port D-Link DGS-1005D gigabit switch provides a genuine 55MBps network speed.
For ADSL Internet connectivity and VPN access from home I'd recommend a D-Link DSL-704T modem in bridge mode and a D-Link DI-804HV VPN router at home and at the practice for an easy to set up and very secure VPN connection. The technical support person you'll need anyway should cope OK with this.
I have practices using this setup happily on B4H 1500/256 connection at the practice and a consumer 512/128 connection at home. Best to use another DSL-704T and DI-804HV at home. With this we are talking $99 and $220 respectively if you buy from competitive retailers. Citysoftware, ComputerWorld, many small vendors, not Harvey Norman, OfficeWorks, etc.
ADSL will allow you to share the fax line with your ADSL connection.
Broadband for health will pay for your ADSL connection for a year, at least, if you jump through the hoops for the security audit, which yields another $1000 and will pay for some of you new hardware.
Internode and Pacific Internet seem the most switched on B4H providers.
Avoid Optus or Telstra.
I'd leave VOIP alone for such a small practice until it becomes turn-key. I have no experience with both VOIP and VPN, so maybe others can advise you on that one.
Greg
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