Business Network and Wi-Fi Setup in Cessnock NSW

Wi-Fi trouble in a business is more than annoying. The card machine drops out at the counter, the back office can't open shared files, the shed or tasting room has no signal at all, and customers ask for a Wi-Fi password that also puts them on the same network as your accounts computer.

Steven Galvin sets up and fixes business networks across Cessnock and the Hunter Valley, for offices, shops, workshops and cellar doors. He looks at the building, the internet connection and the gear you already own, then recommends what's actually needed rather than a box of the most expensive equipment. You get a clear price before any work begins.

Wi-Fi that covers the whole premises

Covering a business properly usually means more than one access point, placed where people actually work and connected back to the network by cable where possible, or as a mesh system where cabling isn't practical. Plug-in range extenders often cut speeds and cause exactly the dropouts businesses complain about, so they're rarely the answer for a busy space.

Stone cellar doors, metal sheds and long buildings are their own challenge, because thick walls and metal block Wi-Fi far more than plasterboard does. Steven walks the site, finds where the signal falls away and plans coverage around it. Where new cable has to run through walls or ceilings, Australian rules require a registered cabler, and he can tell you exactly what to ask for.

Keep guests away from your business devices

A guest network gives customers and visitors internet access without letting them see your computers, shared drives, cameras or point of sale. It's a straightforward change on most modern business routers and access points, and one of the easiest security wins a small business can make.

While he's at it, Steven changes default router passwords, updates the equipment's firmware and makes sure the network uses current encryption. You're left with a simple record of the equipment, passwords and layout, so whoever works on it next isn't starting from scratch.

Fixing slow internet properly

The first job is finding where the slowdown lives. A speed test on a computer plugged straight into the router by cable shows what the internet connection is really delivering. If that's fine and the Wi-Fi is slow, the problem is inside the building and can be fixed there. If the cable test is slow too, it's the connection or the router, and Steven can give you the evidence you need before you ring your provider.

How a job works

1. 1

   Get in touch

   Call or send an enquiry and describe the problem. Steven books a time that suits you.

2. 2

   Free diagnosis

   He looks at the device or system and explains what is wrong in plain English.

3. 3

   Clear price

   You get an upfront price before any work begins, so there are no surprises.

4. 4

   Fixed and tested

   The repair is done and tested before it goes back to you.

Business Network and Wi-Fi Setup: common questions