Field Notes
The dealership IT knowledge base.
Real problems we see at heavy-duty truck dealerships, with checklists you can run before you call anyone. 32 articles and growing. Bookmark, share with your shop manager, print for the parts counter.
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DMS Support 5
Networking 3
Cybersecurity 3
Email & Productivity 2
Identity & Access 2
F&I & Compliance 2
Service Operations 2
Backup & DR 2
Print Fleet 2
Mobile & Tablets 1
Hardware Lifecycle 1
Vendor Management 1
OEM Tooling 1
Cost Optimization 1
Voice 1
Physical Security 1
Endpoint 1
Operations 1
3 results in Networking
Networking
The VLAN Layout Every Dealership Should Be Running
Most dealerships are running one flat network. That's a security finding, a performance problem, and a compliance issue all at once.
NetworkingService Bay Wi-Fi Dead Spots: Why Your Tech Tablets Drop and How to Fix It
Steel-walled bays, lift columns, and parts shelving eat 5 GHz signal alive. Here's how we design around it.
NetworkingFortiGate vs. Meraki MX for the Dealership Edge: A Buyer Guide
Both will route your packets. Where they actually differ, and which one we deploy at heavy-duty truck dealers, comes down to who runs the box.