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Building an internal network in an office should be well thought out. It requires a thorough determination of the company’s needs and requirements, so that the whole process goes successfully. An efficient network infrastructure will significantly improve the work of the entire team, so you need to take care of it in advance.
Where should we start? First it is worth determining what we need, who will use the network and how to implement it. Based on the answers to these questions, professionals create a design, making sure that all the notes are applied to it. Then we gather the necessary elements and combine them into a coherent whole. Good planning of all the stages of this process will make our infrastructure truly sustainable.
What does the internal network consist of?
First of all, you need to realize that a corporate network is a collection of interconnected elements. It includes computers and many additional devices, such as printers and telephones. A lot of important information flows through it during daily work, so it should work flawlessly.
A network could not exist without several components. Its foundation is the cabling system in the company’s building. For telecommunications activities, the best solution is the so-called structured cabling, i.e. fiber optic cables, twisted-pair cables and outlets located in the server room. And don’t forget the electrical system for computer equipment.
Wiring planning depends on whether the building is new or has been in existence for some time. In general, they are laid during the construction of the building or during renovation, hiding them in the walls.
From the underpinnings in the form of wires, we move to the heart of the infrastructure – the router. It receives the signal from the ISP and passes it on to more devices located around the office.
There must also be a place for switches in the network. With them, we will connect excess devices. On the other hand, if there are fewer devices, a router will be enough.
The NAS drive is the final component of the internal network. It allows you to connect hard drive resources to company computers. We will use the solution in and out of the office. This is made possible by an application, thanks to which we will get to the necessary files at any desired location.
Take advantage of the expertise of professionals
We already know that building a structured network requires a good plan. It’s best to start with the basics, i.e. planning out how many workstations will be in the office. Then decide which way the cabling will be routed. It can be located in the ceiling or the wall. Then we plan further steps, such as finding a good place for switches and checking the power supply. Later we connect the Internet and configure the whole system.
At ITH, we are aware that setting up and maintaining your own infrastructure takes effort, so we handle the process from start to finish. The customer doesn’t have to think about how to organize the network, because we build it for him from scratch, then offer it as a service. We also take into account modifications due to expansion or downsizing of buildings. The customer also does not bear the investment cost of building the infrastructure. If any problems arise, the ITH team diagnoses them and figures out which element needs more attention. In addition, the team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so the client is never left without help.
An efficient network is a necessity for any business today. Devices and the Internet must work reliably, especially in times of pandemic, when the flow of information has increased significantly. It is worth making sure that our corporate infrastructure is well planned, secure and built with high-quality components. Let’s entrust its creation to professionals who will take care of the details and keep an eye on its operation on an ongoing basis.