Enterprise Networks Built to Last

Labor is anchored at $150–$200/hr (NLS Block of Hours rate). Equipment and materials are separately quoted based on scope, number of drops, switch and AP counts, firewall model, fiber runs, rack work. After a site walk we provide a written, itemized proposal: materials, labor, project timeline, and any recurring monitoring. No placeholder numbers and no surprises at invoice time.

Cat6A as default for new installations. It supports 10GbE over full 100 m runs, offers better crosstalk shielding for dense cable bundles, and has a realistic 15–20 year service life. The labor cost is identical to Cat6 and the copper cost difference is modest relative to the total project. Specifying Cat6 in 2026 is saving a few hundred dollars now to re-pull in 2030.

As of 2026, Wi-Fi 7 is the de facto default for new enterprise AP refreshes per Dell’Oro Group market data, most new enterprise AP purchases now tilt Wi-Fi 7. But Wi-Fi 7 features like Multi-Link Operation (MLO) only activate when client devices also support Wi-Fi 7, and most of your phones, laptops, and tablets probably don’t yet. Our default recommendation: Wi-Fi 7 APs on new builds (they’re backward-compatible and you’ll benefit as client devices refresh), Wi-Fi 6/6E if your project is tightly budgeted and your device fleet won’t see Wi-Fi 7 endpoints for three-plus years. We’ll tell you which fits during the site survey.

Depends on the environment. Cisco Catalyst is our recommendation for complex enterprise fabrics that need deep RF control, SD-Access, zero-trust segmentation, or heavy compliance audit depth. Ubiquiti UniFi is our recommendation for distributed SMB sites, cloud-managed simplicity, and lower OpEx with a strong price-performance ratio. Both ship Wi-Fi 7 hardware and both meet our standards for enterprise deployment. We make the call during the design phase based on your needs, not what’s in our parts bin.

A small office with 10–20 drops and simple Wi-Fi can go live in 1–2 business days. Mid-sized projects with 50–100 drops, multi-VLAN firewall policy, and full Wi-Fi site survey usually land between 1–3 weeks. New construction extends longer because we work around drywall and electrical schedules. We coordinate the cutover to your low-traffic window and stay on-site through the first business day after go-live.

Yes, this is one of our most common engagement patterns. We coordinate with GCs, architects, and electricians early enough that low-voltage pathways, backbone conduits, IDF closet locations, and AP mounting points are finalized before drywall. Catching these during design saves thousands compared to retrofitting after walls close.

Yes. Every enterprise AP needs a wired Cat6A backhaul run to a PoE switch, wireless cannot replace structured cabling, it complements it. Critical devices (printers, POS terminals, security cameras, VoIP phones where present, medical devices) should always be wired for reliability. Wireless-only is a consumer architecture, not a business one.

Yes. Two models: standalone managed-network support (monitoring, firmware, config changes, escalation, you keep your helpdesk in-house) or rolled into a full Managed IT agreement with the SLA Credit Guarantee. Most clients end up preferring the second after seeing how cleanly it scales.

Yes. We design VLAN segmentation, firewall policy, logging, and documentation around the compliance scope from day one, not as an afterthought. For HIPAA, clinical and admin networks are isolated with enforced inter-VLAN firewall rules. For PCI DSS, the cardholder data environment is segmented and audit-ready. For 42 CFR Part 2, additional egress controls and enhanced logging apply. We document all of it so your auditor sees what they need to see.

Yes, on every project. Schneider Electric / APC UPS units sized to your load and runtime requirements, with SNMP monitoring rolled into our standard dashboards. A 15-minute power event shouldn’t take down your network, it should be a non-event.