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Internet Cafe Hardware
These requirements are typically similar to whatever type of internet cafe you run: gaming cafe, business internet cafe, tourist internet cafe, etc. However, how powerful, up to date, and flexible computers you need depends on the type of business you're going to run. You also need to think about the fact that the computers need to be up to date and powerful enough to run all the required software. Also, if you have a set of same type of computers with same software running on all of them, it makes maintenance on them easier, plus you are likely to get a bulk purchase discount on your purchase on them. There are many set up types to setting up an internet cafe. Typically, your client computers need to go through a computer that acts as a server which runs the management and firewall software. Also, the server computer is often connected to accessories such as printers or scanners, which can be billed locally as printing demands come from the client computers. You need to have the computers connected to the broadband connection(s) through a router(s). Other hardware that you may require include webcams, skype external phones, headset/microphone combos, and XBox or Playstation consoles, for example, if you focus on gaming. Setting up the hardware can be a real hassle even though the main idea of connecting everything together is simple. To make things easier, you may want to consider using internet cafe consultants or IT consultants with expertise in cybercafe setups. They can help you, for the first, to figure out the best hardware set up in the first place, as well as help you put everything together for smooth running from the start. These consultants include Stuff About Games (stuffaboutgames.com), HJ Ventures (www.hjventures.com), and De Villa Malaysia (devilla.com.my).
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