LAN Setup, Networking and Structured Cabling
New office networks from the cable up — structured Cat6, racks, switching, Wi-Fi and internet failover, tested and certified.
Structured cabling is the standardised system of cables, patch panels, racks and outlets that carries data around a building, and LAN setup is the switching, Wi-Fi and routing layer that runs on top of it. ITVEDA installs complete office networks — Cat6 and Cat6A cabling, network racks, managed switches, VLANs, business Wi-Fi and dual-ISP failover — and certifies every cable run rather than simply checking that a light comes on. The result is a network that supports the next hardware refresh instead of needing to be rebuilt with it.
What LAN setup and structured cabling covers
Everything below is in scope as standard. Anything outside it is quoted and approved by you before any work starts.
Cat6 and Cat6A cabling
Permanent links installed to standard, in containment, labelled at both ends and recorded on a floor plan.
Racks and patching
Wall or floor racks with patch panels, cable management, PDUs, UPS and proper ventilation.
Managed switching
Layer 2 and layer 3 switches configured with VLANs, PoE budgets and uplinks that will not bottleneck.
Business Wi-Fi
Access points positioned from a coverage survey, with separate staff and guest networks and seamless roaming.
Internet and failover
Primary and secondary ISP links with automatic failover so a single line does not take the office offline.
Certification and documentation
Every run tested with a cable certifier, and you receive the results, the port map and the rack diagram.
Brands we supply for LAN setup and structured cabling
Sophos
Next-generation firewalls and endpoint security
Fortinet
FortiGate firewalls and secure networking
SonicWall
Firewalls and secure remote access
Cisco
Switching, routing and enterprise networking
D-Link
Switches, access points and networking
The delivery process, step by step
Nothing here is a surprise on the day. Each step has a named output, and you sign off before the next one starts.
1 · Site survey
In progressSeat count, floor plan, cable routes, rack position, power and any civil constraints established on site.
2 · Network design
Not startedPoint count, VLAN plan, switch sizing, PoE budget and AP placement documented and priced.
3 · Cable installation
Not startedRuns pulled in containment, terminated to standard and labelled consistently at both ends.
4 · Active equipment
Not startedRack built, switches, router, firewall and access points installed and configured.
5 · Testing and certification
Not startedEach link certified, with results supplied as a report rather than a verbal assurance.
6 · Handover pack
Not startedPort map, rack diagram, VLAN plan, IP schedule, device credentials and certification results.
What you actually get out of it
A network that supports gigabit and multi-gigabit without recabling
Faults traced in minutes because every run is labelled and mapped
Wi-Fi that covers the whole floor, including the corner meeting room
The office stays online when one internet link drops
LAN & Cabling — frequently asked questions
Straight answers, including the cases where the honest answer is that you do not need this service.
Should we install Cat6 or Cat6A cable?
Cat6 supports gigabit across a full 90-metre run and 10 gigabit up to about 55 metres, which is sufficient for most office desks. Cat6A supports 10 gigabit over the full distance and is worth the extra cost for backbone runs, server room links, Wi-Fi 6E and 7 access points and any cabling you expect to keep for more than a decade.
How long does it take to cable a new office?
A typical fifty-seat single-floor office takes three to five working days for cabling, racking and active equipment, assuming civil work and power are ready. We can work outside business hours or in phases for an occupied office.
How many network points does each desk need?
Two is the working standard — one for the computer and one spare for a phone, a second monitor with a dock, or a future device. Adding a point later costs several times what it costs during the initial pull.
Can you set up a new office network end to end?
Yes. Cabling, rack, switches, firewall, Wi-Fi, internet lines, printers, servers, workstations and CCTV can all be delivered as a single project with one point of contact and one handover date.
Do you provide cable test certificates?
Yes. Every permanent link is tested with a certifier and the results are handed over with the port map and rack diagram. Cabling installed without certification is the most common reason for intermittent faults that nobody can reproduce.
Often bought alongside
These services share the same site visit, the same documentation and the same contract, so combining them costs less than buying them separately.
Firewall & Security
Next-generation firewalls, secure remote access and endpoint protection, supplied, configured and monitored.
Explore Firewall & SecurityCCTV & Surveillance
IP camera systems designed, installed and maintained — with recording, remote viewing and retention that meets your needs.
Explore CCTV & SurveillanceServer & Backup
Servers, NAS, virtualisation and a backup you have actually tested — sized for the business, not the brochure.
Explore Server & Backup
Get a fixed quote for LAN setup and structured cabling
Send us the site details or the current setup. We will come back with a scoped, fixed-price proposal and a clear list of what is excluded.