A typical network installation project with Nortech includes several key steps:

1. Initial Consultation and Site Survey: We start by discussing your needs and performing a site survey. Our team visits your location to assess the building layout, existing cabling (if any), optimal equipment locations, and any specific requirements or challenges.

2. Network Design and Planning: Next, we design a tailored network architecture for you. This design covers the types of network (wired Ethernet, fiber backbone, Wi-Fi coverage), hardware requirements, and network configuration needed.

3. Cabling and Hardware Installation: Our certified installers then implement the design. We install all necessary structured cabling (running Ethernet and fibre optic cables through walls, ceilings, and cable trays neatly and safely). We also set up the network hardware – this includes mounting network racks, installing switches, routers, firewalls, servers, and connecting all the patch panels, outlets, and devices.

4. Configuration and Testing: After the physical installation, we configure the network. This involves assigning IP addresses, setting up network protocols, configuring Wi-Fi SSIDs and security passwords, and establishing firewalls/VPN settings as required. We then rigorously test every aspect of the network – verifying cable connections, testing internet connectivity and internal data transfer speeds, checking Wi-Fi signal strength in all areas, and ensuring security features are functioning.

5. Training and Documentation: Finally, we provide you with full documentation of the network (network diagrams, cable maps, device configurations) and can train your IT staff or designated employees on the basics of the new system. We’ll explain how to add a new user or device, what to do if a minor issue arises, etc.