Work with a Network Installation Company for the Best Results

Recently, we started a three-part home network blog series to discuss the common pitfalls of unreliable network installations and the remedies to fix them. We launched this series by focusing on the tell-tale signs that suggest your network setup may need some help. In this blog, we’re turning to the solutions that make a home network fast, reliable, and secure for your connected lifestyle today and tomorrow.

As you read along, you’ll come to find that the answer to a strong home network doesn’t lie in DIY hacks. Instead, building a reliable network infrastructure that can support your growing connectivity needs involves the help of a professional home network installation company.

Read below to learn the key building blocks of a strong home network system and what to expect when you enlist the help of an expert like Show & Tell AV Solutions.

 

Start with a Site Survey

An underperforming network can arise from a variety of factors. Are access points poorly placed? Are there obstacles in your home that are interfering with radio signals? Maybe you simply don’t have the bandwidth required for all your devices. These questions can be put to rest when you work with a professional network installer to conduct a comprehensive site survey of your home in Bountiful, UT and surrounding areas.

A site survey is performed with advanced Wi-Fi visualization tools that allow our team to identify potential dead spots throughout the home and locate the best places to install your access points. We’ll look at your floor plan, discuss your connectivity needs with you, and design a customized system that provides unwavering performance and reliability in every corner of your home—including outdoors.

Enterprise-Grade Routers and Access Points

Once upon a time, a consumer-grade wireless router could outfit a home with reasonably consistent internet access. Today, the connected home demands much more support. Fast, uninterrupted connection is a necessity. And that necessity can only be met with enterprise-grade solutions.

Your network should include a professional-strength router that offers high-stream throughput and enables multiple users to access router functions without congestion. It should also employ software that allows for traffic prioritization so that you never again experience dropped video calls, game lag, stream buffering, and other frustrating connectivity issues.

Just as important are professional-strength access points, which are designed to keep your signal strong everywhere in the house. Many homeowners don’t realize how many access points they need until they consult a professional and conduct a site survey. Access points allow you to expand your wireless coverage to faraway home spaces like the patio, deck, and guesthouse without fear of dropped connections. We install fast-roaming access points that allow devices to seamlessly transition between access points while moving from room to room so that wireless connectivity is never interrupted.

Robust Cabling Infrastructure

Not all your internet-connected devices need to be connected wirelessly. In fact, the most reliable home networks run on wireless and wired networking methods for optimal coverage and speed. Stationary devices like desktop computers, printers, and smart TVs can—and should—be hardwired to ensure faster connections and less interference on your wireless network.

Our team installs CAT6 and fiber wiring to serve as a strong backbone for your smart home and connected activities. This cabling infrastructure not only meets today’s connectivity needs by offering faster data transfer and high-bandwidth support but also prepares your home for future connectivity needs and next-generation smart home technologies.

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Remote Network Management

Remote management is paramount to a healthy and secure home network. When your home network is designed and installed by Show & Tell AV Solutions, you’ll receive around-the-clock support for any networking issues that may arise. Our team will also keep eyes on your system remotely to ensure your connected devices are up and running as they should be.

We’ll keep this section brief for now because in our third and last blog of this series, we’ll dive deeper into our revolutionary OvrC remote monitoring service, how it works, and how it benefits you. Stay tuned!

In the meantime, you can always connect with us here or use the chat box below to learn more about our home networking services or plan your next home network upgrade.