A Beginner Guides To Get Up Office Networking

Posted by Tom Sparrow on February 15th, 2021

Network is an essential function of an office environment and creates a backbone of communication and functionality. Here commuters get connected with the help of IT networking and wiring. Networking comes in various sizes and features. Local area networks, Metropolitan area networks, and Wide area networks are widely used in the office. As the name itself suggests, LAN is mainly for small offices. But just like other things in the office setup, LAN setup also requires professionals.

But if you have some basic knowledge about networking, server, router, networking cables, and other related items, you can go on to do that with the help of some others. However, we suggest you contact Industrial wiring and Telecommunication Company for doing that. 

Planning: -

Network planning is like a base of your networking. Without planning, you cannot get desired speed and efficiency from the networking work. The location of your server room must be planned by considering all the factors. The server room is like a powerhouse for your networking setup. All the cables will go to that location for interoperability and communication. The location should be in between the nodes or at the places where maximum nodes are required. Let’s say, 15 computers are installed on the first floor and only 3 systems are installed on the second floor, so you must choose any location on the first floor for your server room. It saves lots of cost on cabling and also gives greater speed to all the nodes connected. 

Server location: -

As if the location is decided, now consider the number of ports you need. Always prefer to have some extra ports so that in case of any future expansion, you can easily add more computers without rewiring. Besides that make an IT networking and wiring diagram. Consider electrical points while making it, because you cannot have a computer at a place where there are no electrical points. Get your diagram approved by your electrical department for any issues. 

Networking Cables: -

Just like nerves the office requires networking cables. Here just like an electrical wire, a different sort of cable connects with the server. Here are two ways for doing that. If your office is not that big and does not have more than 20 digital devices to connect, go for direct networking with a switch. In case of more than 20 computers located at the different office location, we advise you to install a switch in between. Choose high-quality Ethernet cables because low-quality cables give less speed thus hampering your work.

Switch, Router, and server: -

Networking is done as per the diagram, not time to make full use of networking for official use. Based on your requirements and the diagram install server, router, and switch at the designated place. The router connects your office network with the internet and enables office communication with the individual IP address.

The server is the place where all your networking data gets stored and whoever requires by any client machine it supplies that. It controls your network easily and that way you get good flexibility and control over your data. As a business, you may take server on rent by looking for different companies providing that service. But there you do not get as much freedom and speed.