Network Solutions
A business network from cable to Wi-Fi, with VLANs and VPN, that holds up when the device count doubles.
From structured cabling to wireless networks and VPN access, we build a network that carries your office traffic and stays predictable when the device count doubles.
A case from practice: one network for everything
A typical call goes like this: an office or a restaurant has a single router from the ISP, and plugged into it are the till, the computers, the cameras, the printer and the guest Wi-Fi. Everything sits on the same network, behind a password that has not changed in years. When a guest starts a large download the till starts to lag, and every device on the network can see every other one.
A network like that works while it is small. The trouble starts when a few cameras, a second access point or a card terminal that needs a stable connection are added, and nobody knows any more which cable goes where.
What we do
First we record what is actually connected and how much traffic flows. Then we split the network into 802.1Q VLANs: one for office computers, one for the till and payments, one for cameras and one for guests. A firewall between them lets through only what has to pass, so a guest on the Wi-Fi cannot reach the printer or the camera recorder.
- A managed PoE switch powering access points and cameras, with a power budget that leaves headroom
- Access points placed from signal measurements, not wherever a cable was easiest to run
- VPN for working from home, with a separate account for each user
- Bandwidth limits on the guest network
- Monitoring that reports when a device drops off or a port starts logging errors
What is included and what is not
Delivery covers the equipment configuration, labels on cables and in the rack, a network diagram with an address list, and saved configurations for every device, so the network can be brought back even after a switch is replaced.
We do not handle your ISP contract or the line speed the ISP delivers, but we measure the real speed and tell you whether the bottleneck is on their side or in your network. If your existing equipment cannot do VLANs, we say so up front and suggest what to replace and what can stay.
Common questions
Can we keep the ISP's router?
Often, yes. The ISP router then only provides the internet connection, and the network segmentation and firewall are handled by the equipment behind it.
How much does a new network cost?
It depends on the size of the premises, the number of devices, and how much of the existing cabling and equipment can be reused. We quote after a site visit.
Do we have to close while you work?
Usually not. The preparation is done in advance, and the switch to the new equipment happens at an agreed time outside working hours, typically in the evening or at the weekend.