K2's Next Level Home Networking

Overview

In this two-hour course, accounting professionals and technology enthusiasts will explore advanced home networking concepts to support remote work and modern digital needs. Learn to select prosumer-grade hardware, configure multi-SSID networks, and integrate functionalities like VPNs, media servers, and remote file access to boost productivity and security. Discover cutting-edge technologies, including SPF+ (10G networking), to future-proof your setup for data-intensive workflows. With practical demonstrations and relevant use cases, this session equips you with the tools to optimize your home network for efficiency, security, and scalability.

Objectives

• List at least one prosumer-grade networking hardware brand for enhancing home office performance and security
• Identify how isolating your work, personal, and guest networks can enhance information security
• Define at least three advanced networking functionalities, including VPNs, remote file access, media servers, VLANs, and SFP+
• List at least to high-speed networking technologies that can help to future-proof home networks

Highlights

• Explanation of common network services such as file sharing, VPN's, media servers, and network isolation using multiple SSIDs
• Hardware options and examples of solutions for every budget
• Tips and tricks for rebuilding your home network to meet your needs today and into the future