hardware requiremants for networking

EZ-Zone Computer System Requirements
Computer Hardware and Operating System Softwarefor your EZ-Zone Software Products
* Click for server requirements
* Compatible with Apple Computers using a Windows Emulator or using Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard and Windows Operating system.
Local Area Network (LAN) Four Station Peer to Peer - The Ethernet hub connects the computer stations together to allow data and hardware resources to be shared. Ethernet hubs are now available in wireless format as well, eliminating the need for wires.
Make one computer the "server". It must run at all times. Network sharing can be set up on the "C" drive of the serving computer.
Drag and drop the *.exe file to the desk top of the other computers.
A separate program CD-Rom must be installed on the client computers, so that the proper control libraries are installed.
Standard Printers - can be used in a variety of formats. Tractor style work well for single and multiple label printing. Laser and bubble jet printers work well for volume reports and invoicing. The printer(s) can be connected to the parallel port on one computer and be shared by all computers on the LAN.
Barcode scanners - are easily connected using a key board wedge. Simple connect the scanner between your keyboard and computer.
Receipt Printers - must be compatible to the program being used. Call for details or read the help menu for specifications. Receipt printers are connected to the parallel port. All programs will print receipt on 8.5 " by 11".
Standard Printers - can be used in a variety of formats. Tractor style work well for label making. Laser printers work well for volume reports. All printers can be connected to the parallel port.
Cash drawers for POS systems - are connected directly to your receipt printer and when a receipt is made the cash drawer kicks open.
Computer specifications - Minimum specifications.
1.6 GHz CPU
1 Gigabyte Ram
250 GB hard drive
Keyboard, mouse (optical mouse controls work the best)
Color monitor - screen resolution 1024 x 768 or larger
Ethernet network card (on network for multiple users)
56 K fax modem (for inventory ordering and report sending)
For data serving, use UPS (universal power supply - 20 minute battery back up)
Laser or bubble-jet printer (for printing standard reports)
Ethernet hub and wire to attach other computers
Internet account with a mail account to use e-mail tools
Sound card and speakers for barcode use
2nd printer port (for label printing - optional)
Tractor feed printer (for labels - optional)
BACK UP - VERY IMPORTANT; Use one of the following:
USB Memory stick 16 GiG
CD-Rom read-write
Tape back up
External hard drive
Note - Laptop computers can be used, but must be designed for all day operation.
* Make a back up of your EZ-Zone Software nightly and remove from your premise, in the event that you have data corruption, you can install your back-up. Using computers that are not reliable can cause conflicts in your database. If you are not sure if your computer is capable of serving database software, contact our support with the specifications of your computer.
Computer specifications - Specifications for a new computer.
2.0 GHz Dual Core CPU
2 Gigabytes ECC Ram (for servers add 100 MB per user) ECC stands for error correcting code memory
250 GB hard drive
Keyboard, optical mouse with wheel
Color monitor - screen resolution 1024 x 768 or larger
56 K Fax Modem (for inventory ordering and report sending)
Laser printer for quick printing
Ethernet network card (on network for multiple users)
Ethernet hub and wire to attach other computers
Additional Ethernet network card for high speed internet or use central Ethernet hub with router for sharing
Internet account with a mail account to use e-mail tools
Laser Printer
2nd printer port (for label printing - optional)
Tractor feed printer (for labels - optional)
Sound card and speakers
For data serving, use UPS (universal power supply - 20 minute battery back up)