Office network basics for growing teams
Slow Wi-Fi and dropped connections usually have simple causes. A practical guide for small offices, clinics and shops.
Most connectivity problems in small offices come down to a handful of causes. Here is what to look at before assuming you need a faster internet package.
Placement matters more than people expect
A single router in a corner office has to push signal through walls, cabinets and people. Access points placed centrally — or several smaller ones — usually beat one powerful router.
Wire what does not move
Desktop computers, printers, POS terminals and servers should be on structured cabling where possible. Wired devices free up Wi-Fi for laptops and phones and are far more reliable.
Separate guests from operations
Visitors and staff personal devices should not share a network with your POS, records system or file storage. A separate guest network is a basic, effective security step.
Label everything
Cables, ports and devices that are labelled can be fixed in minutes instead of hours.
Keep firmware and passwords current
Change default router passwords and apply updates. Many network compromises start with factory settings.
Plan for power
A small UPS on your router and switch keeps systems online through short outages.
If your network is slowing work down, we can assess it, design a layout and install it properly.
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