Basic network plan is same for all businesses . Still some factors can play important role to setup stable and cost effective system.

Key factors are :

1. Phonesytem type : Analog or VOIP
2. Workers location : Local or remote
3. Building or Campus size.
4. Number of Admin users Power users, Normal users etc.
5. Type of aplication commonly used ..Eg Quickbooks, Microsoft Office , Sql server database etc.

Internet and Phone lines service provider choice can make your life easy. Doesn’t matter how professionally networking setup is done.. If service provider go down then …

Key factors before choosing service provider

1. Site location and available service provider.
2. Internet speed requirements.
3. From how far the main feed come from.
4. Is fiber available.
5. Cost.

Network cabling is a backbone of any Infrastructure and business. Few factors which decide the type of cabling you required are:

1. Type of network devices used.
2. Network speed requirements.
3. Type of Data you want to transfer over the network Eg: Heavy video or audio files
4. Size of building.
5. Number of users that will use the network.

and many more other factors decide the cable type and structure.

Cable Types

1. Plenum vs Non Plenum cable
2. Cat5e. Cat6, Cat6 A, Cat 7
3. Burial or outside cable
4. Audio or Speaker cables
5. Various gauge cables

Routers , Switches and Firewals plays an important role in network Infrastructure. Any Non commercial device can be risk to business data and resources and stability of network.

Router Role:

It controls all the networking of the office by providing IP addresses , routing of Packets , refreshes the DHCP leases and much more

Network Switch role:

Switches connect multiple devices (computers, printers, servers) on the same network within a building or campus

Depending upon the number of internet wall ports and devices , can decide how many port switch you need.

Commonly used: 5 Port switch, 8 Port switch 16 port , 24 port , 48 Port

Various switch types:

1. Gigabit and non gigabit switch
2. Managed and unmanaged switch
3. POE and Non-POE switch

Firewall Role:

Firewalls can help secure a network from both internal and external dangers. It helps to control many activities and minimizes the threats and viruses to enter the network

Antivirus installed on computers do the same job but can protect only device on which it is installed where as Firewalls helps to protect whole network.

Properly managed network of any organization helps to minimize daily issues created by devices, users or external sources like internet or any other media.

Server:

Its computer with own software that can manage all computers , printers , scanners , users and much more than expected.

some key features of server are;

1. controls all computers and other devices in a network.
2. Data backup and recovery.
3. Centralized Data and Resource sharing.
4. Central protection from viruses and other network threats.
5. Remote worker.
6. Fault tolerance property of server enables it to continue operating properly in the event of the failure.

Computers:

All users need a enough powerful Computer that can handle today’s heavy applications.Some of key features of good computer are:

1. Processor type.
2. RAM
3. Hard Drive type and capacity.
4. Purpose for which you will use it. eg application type.

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Printers and Scanners are the most problematic device in any organization. Few responsible factors are:

1. Network or USB direct setup.
2. Commercial or non-commercial printer
3. Brand of printer.
4. Refill cost.
5. Centralized Server shared or Normal setup.
6. Network issues and much more..

Wifi is easy and cost effective way of providing Internet and Resource sharing access to users..But at the same time ,it  is the easiest way to hack any network and open gates for virus attack..

Key Features of good wifi setup:

1. Stability.
2. VLAN setup and Network seperation control.
3. Range or coverage.
4. Automatic Firmware updates.
5. Cost

Data is important part of business but at the same time it needs to be shared among the authenticated users so that they can work together.

Also users want to share printers , scanners and other company resources. This can be achieved with professionally setup network.

Key factors are:

1. centralized data management
2. centralized print management.
3. File sharing rights.
4. Virus protection and backup plans

Nightmare of any organization or Business is virus attack and you are left with no data backup and data recovery options..

No firewall or anti-virus software can 100 percent protect you from virus threats and system failures.

Good backup plan features:

1. How soon you can be up and running- Recovery plans.
2. Local and remote backup plans.
3. Email notifications that backup is done successfully.
4. Backup should be without virus or inaffected.
5. Frequency of backup.