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Sistem
News
November,
2003 - General Edition
Share High-Speed Internet
Service In Your Home Without Running Cable
By Rick Rekkerth
 Think
of the Linksys Wireless-B Broadband Router as a kind of
"splitter" for your Internet connection. Just connect
your DSL or Roadrunner Modem to the router and all the
computers in your household can share the Internet – all
at the same time. You can connect your home computers
directly to the router with Ethernet cables or you can
put wireless network adapters in them and communicate
over radio waves. This will save the trouble and expense
of running cables through your house.
Once your computers are
connected to the router they can communicate with each
other, allowing you to share resources and files. All of
your computers can print on a shared printer connected
anywhere in the house. And your computers can share all
kinds of files such as music, digital pictures, and
documents.
Your home network is
secure, too. All wireless communications are protected
by 128-bit encryption. The router helps keep intruders
out of your computers. You also get the added protection
of a hardware firewall to keep people from hacking into
your computers. If your PC already has a LAN Controller,
you are all set. Just plug it into one of the ports of
the firewall and you are ready to begin.
It's all easier than you
may think - the included Setup Wizard takes you through
configuring your network, step by step. With the Linksys
Wireless-B Broadband Router at the heart of your home
network, you don't need to be a networking genius to
share printers, files and your Internet connection -
with or without wires.
If you’re considering a
broadband connection, you need to protect your system(s)
with this. If you already have broadband and are
directly connected, your system is in danger. If you
don't have broadband, but you have several PC's, now you
can have a mini-network and share files among them all.
Cost: $
79.00
Wireless-B PCI
Adapter
Connect your desktop
computer to a wireless network with the Linksys Wireless
PCI Card. The Wireless PCI Card lets you put your
computer almost anywhere in the building without the
cost and hassle of running cables. The Linksys Wireless
PCI Card is fully compliant with the 802.11b wireless
network standard, transferring data at up to 11Mbps in
the 2.4GHz radio band. Your wireless communications are
protected by up to 128-bit encryption, so your data
stays secure.
Cost: $
68.00
Wireless-B Notebook
Adapter
Put the "mobile" back into
mobile computing! Whether you're at your desk or in the
boardroom, the Linksys Instant Wireless Network PC Card
allows you to share printers, files and other resources
anywhere within your LAN infrastructure, increasing your
productivity and keeping you "in touch". The Instant
Wireless Network PC Card now has a new higher powered
antenna that provides greater ranges than ever. Since
you only need one Type II or III PCMCIA slot, you're
free to use your other slots for additional accessories.
Cost: $
59.00
Year
End! Capital Equipment Tax Law Changes
The end of the year is
fast approaching and Genesistems wants to remind you of
some important changes in the tax laws concerning
capital equipment.
If you are looking at year
end and budget money is still available or planning for
next year’s budget, don’t forget that Genesistems can
provide you with all of your business technology needs!
We can provide a PC or a complete network, a telephone
or a complete phone system, or anything in between. Here
are some general rules about depreciation that have
changed due to the tax law changes enacted this past
spring. As always, check with your accountant or tax
advisor to see if you qualify.
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The part of the tax law
entitled Section 179 deductions that lets you take a
specific amount of immediate depreciation on
qualifying purchases has increased four fold. Prior to
2003 you could deduct up to $25,000 of first year
depreciation on qualifying goods. In 2003 this limit
is increased to $100,000. That means if you bought a
phone system for $90,000 in 2002 you could deduct
$25,000 as Section 179 and the rest got depreciated
over time. In 2003 you can deduct the entire $90,000.
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The additional first
year depreciation is increased from 30% to 50% for any
amount over the Section 179 deduction.
To sum up, you can write
off up to $100,000 in capital equipment in 2003 and 50%
of any amount over $100,000 (up to $400,000) before some
limitations kick in. In 2002 it was $25,000 and then 30%
of the excess over $25,000. If you are thinking about
capital purchases, talk to your accountant or tax
advisor and remember that Genesistems is your source for
quality products on time and on budget!
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