Network Cabling
Network cabling for a small business is the means by which devices such as computers, printers, and other devices are connected together. A small business network allows data to be shared and streamlines daily business activities. A small business network allows the storage of commonly used, shared files and can even allow the small business to host its own internet presence. The network installed and the network cable used in installation depends entirely on budget considerations and network requirements. A qualified installer will be able to advise the small business owner of what they need to meet their requirements.
Considerations When Hiring a Network Cabling Installer
Network cable installation is a job best left to professional installers. Network technology is constantly changing. Qualified network installers with be well versed in the current industry standards and practices. They are able to make suggestions as to what each business network requires as it concerns networking cable, servers, and security. They will consider a company’s overall budget when making their suggestions and will not simply advocate using the latest and greatest technology.
It is essential that business owners choose a network specialist with whom they will feel comfortable working with in the future. A network installation is not a one-time thing. It occasionally needs to be serviced. Having a good relationship with a network specialist means that when the network goes down, it will be for a matter of hours and not days.
Network Cabling Services Offered
We offer a variety of services to meet our customers’ networking needs.
Engineering
Network engineering is the plumbing portion of a network install. It involves the running of network cabling, testing, and server install. Professional installation is typically done outside of normal business hours to prevent any interruption of daily business activities.
LAN and WAN Design
The design element of a network install involves meeting with customers to determine exactly what their needs are (i.e. how they plan to use the network) and determining how best to meet these needs. A network can either take the form of a Local Area Network or LAN or a Wide Area Network or WAN. LANs are used for networks that will be confined to one central location. WANs are used to connect separate facilities across the globe.
Installations
Installations can be quite involved. Our professional installers know how to keep the mess and noise to a minimum while following accepted networking standards and practices. Installations are typically performed outside of business hours or over the weekend. This prevents any disruption of normal business activities.
Certification
It is often beneficial to have an in-house network specialist with the proper certifications who can handle minor problems with the network. We offer certification programs to bring employees up to speed on current networking standards and practices.
Troubleshooting
Networks occasionally go down. In the event that a business’s network is having problems, we can immediately log into your network remotely and attempt to diagnose the problem. If it can be fixed from a remote location, it will be. If the nature of the problem requires on-site repairs, we will dispatch a network engineer to the location.
Multiple Manufacturers’ Solutions with Extended Warranties
We work with a variety of network component manufacturers, and because of this, we have a variety of solutions for a particular problem. Many of these manufacturers offer extended warranties on their products. We are happy to pass these along to you.
