Service 02 / 07 · Networking & Wi-Fi
Business Networking, Wi-Fi & Structured Cabling in Illinois
Business networks that don't drop.
A business network is not a consumer router with more devices plugged in. AITGD builds it on a real firewall at the edge, managed switches, VLANs to separate what shouldn't mix, and access points placed where people actually work. AITGD designs it, installs it, tests every drop, and documents the whole thing.
- 04 VLAN segments per office
- 100% Drops tested + labeled
- 09 Line items in scope
Scope / 01–09
Office network installation and structured cabling: what's included.
- Business firewall selection, installation, and configuration
- Managed switches and routers, configured and labeled
- VLAN design that separates staff, guests, phones, and cameras onto their own segments
- Wi-Fi access point placement and installation for full, even coverage
- Secure guest Wi-Fi that keeps visitors off your business network
- Internet failover and redundancy: a second connection that kicks in automatically
- Structured cabling: Cat6/Cat6A data drops, patch panels, and terminations
- Cable testing, certification, and labeling on every drop
- Network documentation you actually own, with the IP scheme, VLAN map, and device inventory
When the office network and Wi-Fi can't keep up.
You need this when the Wi-Fi has dead zones in the back offices, when video calls stutter every afternoon, or when the fix for every problem is "reboot the router." It's also the trigger when you add staff and the network that handled eight people chokes at twenty. New space, an expansion, a switch to VoIP phones (which need their own VLAN), or an insurance or compliance questionnaire asking about network segmentation: any of these means the consumer-grade era is over. The fix starts with a site survey, not a shopping cart.
Common questions.
How many data drops does our office need?
A good rule: two drops per desk, plus runs for printers, access points, cameras, TVs, and conference rooms. We count them off your floor plan during the assessment, and we usually recommend a couple of spares per area. Pulling extra cable now costs little. Opening walls later doesn't.
How many Wi-Fi access points does our office need?
We answer that with a wireless site survey, not a guess. We walk the space, account for walls, square footage, and device count, and produce a heat map that shows coverage before anything gets mounted. Most small offices land between two and six access points. The right number is the one that leaves no dead zones where people actually sit.
What's the difference between Cat6 and Cat6A, and which should we get?
Both handle gigabit speeds. Cat6A reliably carries 10 gigabit over full-length runs and powers newer Wi-Fi access points without breaking a sweat. For most offices we run Cat6A to the access points and key locations, Cat6 to standard desks. We'll price both so the trade-off is visible.
Can visitors get Wi-Fi without touching our business network?
Yes. That's what a guest network is for. We set up separate guest Wi-Fi on its own VLAN, so visitors get internet and nothing else: no path to your files, printers, or cameras. You can hand the password to anyone without worrying about what it unlocks.
Can you fix our existing network, or does everything need to be replaced?
We reuse what's good. Solid cabling stays; a decent switch stays. What usually goes is the consumer router pretending to be a firewall and the unmanaged switch nobody can see into. The assessment tells you exactly what stays and what goes, with reasons.
Ready to get your office IT handled?
Tell us about your office. You'll get a clear scope and a real quote.
info@aitgd.com