Business Networking: Getting Foundations Right
Your network is like plumbing - invisible when working, catastrophic when failing. The difference between a Ā£30 home router and proper business networking is like garden hose versus proper pipework.
What is it?
Cabled vs WiFi: Cables are reliable and fast. WiFi is convenient but shared.
Managed vs Unmanaged Switches: Unmanaged are basic. Managed enable VLANs, traffic prioritisation, and remote troubleshooting.
ISP vs Business Firewall: ISP routers are consumer-grade. Business firewalls provide real security.
Consumer vs Business WiFi: Home WiFi handles few devices. Business WiFi handles dozens with roaming and guest networks.
Business Benefits
Reliability
Business-grade equipment runs 24/7.
Performance
Managed networks prioritise video calls.
Security
VLANs separate guests from servers.
Remote Management
We diagnose issues remotely.
Risks Without It
Outages
Consumer equipment fails more often.
Security Gaps
Flat networks let threats spread.
Performance Issues
Cheap equipment can't handle business loads.
ISP Lock-In
ISP routers tie you to one provider.
How Fresh Tech Implements This
We deploy proper Cat6 cabling, managed PoE switches, WiFi with proper access point placement based on surveys, and business firewalls you own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business networking: getting foundations right
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