Network rack with UniFi switches and patch panels labeled by camera, Wi-Fi and data drop

Network Consulting

Commercial Network Consulting

We design business networks, Wi-Fi and network closets around how your company works, and the same team installs and documents them.

What's Included

We explain your options in plain terms, then design and build the network you choose.

  • Network assessmentWe review what you have and tell you plainly what is working and what is not, at no cost.
  • Design and procurementSwitching, routing, firewalls and Wi-Fi are laid out for your building, with only the equipment you actually need.
  • Switching and firewallsWe install, configure and label them, and the firewalls protect the network without slowing it down.
  • Business-class Wi-FiWe plan coverage for anything from one access point to several buildings.
  • Camera and security networksVideo and access control stay on their own segment, off the business network.
  • DocumentedEverything is labeled, tested and handed over with as-builts.

Network Consulting Services for Commercial Buildings

Most business networks grow one device at a time until nobody knows what is plugged into what. We start by assessing what you have, explaining your options in plain terms and confirming what is feasible before you spend anything.

From there we design, source, install and configure the network infrastructure. Most of our networks run on Ubiquiti UniFi, with switches sized for the devices you have today and the ones you will add, plus power over Ethernet for cameras, access points and door hardware. If the closet is a mess, we re-rack, re-patch, label and document it.

Wall cabinet with patch panels, a UniFi switch, firewall, ISP modem, LTE backup and audio gear

Business-Class Wi-Fi and Separate Camera Networks

Consumer routers are not built for a commercial building. We plan Wi-Fi around your floor plan, wall construction and the number of devices connecting at once, whether that means one access point or coverage across a campus, all managed from one UniFi dashboard.

Staff, guest and device networks stay separate, and cameras and access control get their own segment, so video never slows down the registers or email.

Restaurant Networks and Toast POS

When the network drops on a Friday night, orders stop. We install and troubleshoot Toast Point of Sale (POS) systems and build the network behind them, with Wi-Fi covering the dining room and kitchen and wired connections wherever a terminal cannot afford to drop.

Restaurant and hospitality groups get the same standard at every location, which makes problems easier to find and lets new sites open on a proven setup.

Floor rack with patch panels labeled for POS, data and Wi-Fi drops at a restaurant build

Brands We Install

We build most of our networks on Ubiquiti UniFi and add Fortinet where a site needs more control.

UbiquitiFortinet
  • Ubiquiti UniFiSwitching, Wi-Fi and gateways managed from one dashboard.
  • FortinetFirewalls and secure networking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does running security cameras on one network slow down everything else in Pittsburgh?

Cameras send video around the clock, and high-resolution cameras send a lot of it. On a single flat network, that traffic competes with registers, email and video calls, and everything slows down. The fix is a separate network segment or switch for cameras, so video never shares a lane with business traffic.

What does a network consultant do for a business?

A network consultant reviews how your building connects, tells you what is working and what is not, and lays out your options in plain terms. We then design the network, source the equipment, install and configure it, and document it, all with the same team. Read more.

Do you offer a free network assessment?

Yes. We walk the site, review your closet, switches, firewall and Wi-Fi coverage, and tell you what we find at no cost. If a change makes sense, you receive a quote with options. Call 724-204-1750, Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm, or use the form below.

How many Wi-Fi access points does a business need?

It depends on the floor plan, the building materials and how many devices connect at once, not just square footage. Block walls, racking and metal all reduce signal. A small open office may need one or two access points, while a warehouse or multi-floor building needs a layout mapped before anything is mounted.

Can you set up the network for Toast POS at more than one restaurant?

Yes. We install and troubleshoot Toast POS and build the network behind it, then repeat the same setup at every location. POS, staff Wi-Fi and guest Wi-Fi each run on their own network with cameras kept separate, so problems are faster to find and new locations open on a proven setup.

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Offices in Pittsburgh and Lancaster, serving Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, New York and Maryland.