Installation of a New Network
For complete piece of mind we offer a full installation service
for hardware, software and network equipment. Whether you
are buying an entirely new network or just adding PCs or printers,
our network engineers won't finish the job until everything
is working to your satisfaction.
We offer discounted rates if you also purchase your equipment
from our store and we will also work with 3rd party equipment
as freelance engineers.
Network Installation Introduction
A typical network will consist of the computers your people
use, known as 'workstations', at least one 'server' computer
to control the network and perhaps to store important documents
and databases, some cables and sockets to connect them all
together, and at least one 'switch' or possibly one or more
'routers' to control the passage of data as it moves around
the network or to and from other sites and the Internet. The
workstations and server(s) will need appropriate software,
and they will have to be 'configured' so that they can talk
to each other (send data to each other). Other peripherals
such as printers and scanners can also be set up.
Your Internet connection, which is essential if you are to
have a proper e-mail service, will also require a modem of
some sort, depending on whether you are going to use an ISDN
or an ADSL connection. Alternatively, if your Internet traffic
is going to be quite heavy, you might prefer a 'leased line'.
See the Internet Connections page for details of these options.Your
network is carrying the lifeblood of your business 24 hours
a day. From your storage, shared drives and even your e-mail
and web site, you need a secure, reliable, fast path for your
information.
Our network design service ensures that your network operates
with maximum efficiency and is the most cost-effective way
to connect your computers. There are many ways to build a
network. We make sure yours is right for you and your budget.
Choosing Technologies
Ethernet? Gigabit-Ethernet? FDDI? Token-ring? Save the effort
of learning about these arcane technologies and let our experts
choose the system that is right for your needs. ISDN? ADSL?
Leased-line? We help you choose the kind of Internet connection
that will save you the most time and money.
Choosing Products and Components
With the best-quality components at the best prices, you can
be sure that your network will be robust enough to cope with
even the most demanding business environment.
Choosing Software and Licensing
Software vendors seem to make it their life's purpose to come
up with the most complex licencing schemes for their software
that they can think of. We sort through the maze to find the
most cost-effective option for your network.
Network Installation Service Details
We will agree the specifics for each service in a signed
project plan prior to the commencement of any of the work.
All our staff present on site will behave in a polite and
respectful manner putting your business and clients before
their duties.
The works to be undertaken are usually:
· Cable Installation
o Enhanced Cat5e cabling will be installed in a tidy and
appropriate manner in the locations specified in the project
plan
· Hardware Delivery & Installation
o All hardware will be delivered, unboxed and set up in the
locations agreed in the project plan. All packaging/waste
will be removed from your office and recycled.
· Hardware Configuration and Testing
o All hardware will be tested and configured to the manufacturers
specification in preparation for software installation.
· Software Delivery, Installation and Testing
o All specified software will be delivered, then installed
and tested as specified by the publisher/manufacturer.
· Internet Access Configuration
o We will liase with your existing ISP and any other third
party to provide a continuous service for Internet Access,
Email and other IP services.
· Training
o We will provide 4 hours on site training, which can be
used individually or in a group.
· Backup Procedures
o We will perform a complete backup of the entire installation
and leave Fox Gregory with an auto prompting backup system
for the office with instructions on its use.
· Existing Data
o We will transfer any existing data and migrate it onto
the new network.
Installation Pricing and Quotations
Every network is different and we will always work to your
budget. Prices for network installations start from only £499
for a small, complete network. Call us for more information
on freephone 0800 980 5125.
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