Network Types

• Wide Area Network (WAN)
  
• Local Area Network (LAN)
  

Wide Area Network (WAN)

Select a WAN that:

• Provides sufficient bandwidth to support the number of workstations at the location.
• Can scale appropriately during periods of high demand or peak usage.
• Offers adequate network redundancy and availability to ensure continued operation in the event of an outage.

Local Area Network (LAN)

• Design a LAN that provides sufficient bandwidth for the number of workstations deployed at the location.
• Design the LAN to provide sufficient network redundancy or availability in the event of a hardware outage. Ensure robust two-way communication between all workstations.
• Make and maintain an updated map of the LAN network.
• Recommend running two cables per wall jack.
• Use wired network connections for devices that host shared services.
• Place shared services on highly available devices.
• Do not place shared services on devices that frequently lose network connectivity, as this can negatively impact POS client operations on other devices.