Business network installation and Wi-Fi in Bastia
We handle business network installation from cabling to Wi-Fi, in Bastia and across Corsica. A well-designed network covers every space, keeps customers away from your internal data and filters traffic to and from the internet, while letting your team work remotely in safety.
A complete business network, from cabling to firewall
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Network cabling
Network sockets, a patch panel cabinet (where all the cables come together) and links between floors or buildings, for desktops, printers and Wi-Fi access points.
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Switches
Switches connect your devices together. Managed models let you divide the network into zones and power Wi-Fi access points over the network cable.
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Business Wi-Fi
Access points placed according to the layout of your premises and managed as a single network, using Wi-Fi 6, 6E or 7 depending on your needs.
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Firewall and VPN
The firewall filters what comes into and goes out of your network; the VPN (virtual private network) creates an encrypted tunnel so your team can reach internal resources from outside.
Business Wi-Fi for hotels, shops and offices
Poor Wi-Fi is noticed immediately, by your staff and your customers alike. We work in particular with the following.
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Tourism and hospitality
Hotels, holiday residences, campsites and gîtes: even coverage of rooms and outdoor areas, and simple guest access kept apart from your management systems.
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Retail and restaurants
Customer Wi-Fi kept separate from the card terminal and till, and a stable connection for your sales tools.
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Practices and healthcare
Guest Wi-Fi for the waiting room, completely separate from the network that gives access to client or patient records.
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Local authorities and multi-site businesses
Town halls, technical services, businesses with a depot or branch: sites linked together securely.
What to look for in business Wi-Fi and a firewall
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Real-world coverage
Thick stone walls in older buildings, several floors, terraces: the number and position of access points are decided after a site visit, not from a floor plan.
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Number of users
A packed meeting room or a hotel terrace in high season needs more capacity than a three-person office. Recent standards cope better with many devices connected at once.
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Segmentation
VLANs (virtual local area networks) divide one physical network into several separate ones: staff, guests, tills, cameras or printers cannot talk to each other unless allowed to.
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Firewall features
Filtering, security updates, VPN access for remote working and connection logs: the firewall built into your internet provider's router is not always enough.
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Central management
Managing access points, switches and firewall from a single interface makes maintenance and remote troubleshooting simpler.
The stages of a business network installation
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Assessment and site survey
We map the areas to cover, the existing cabling, the internet connection and the equipment to connect, on site in Bastia or elsewhere in Haute-Corse.
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Recommendation and quote
A layout plan for access points and sockets, a network design explained in plain terms and a clear, jargon-free quote.
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Supply, cabling and configuration
Equipment fitting, network cabling, creation of separate networks, firewall and VPN set-up, then a Wi-Fi coverage survey to fix weak spots. The work is scheduled with you to keep disruption to a minimum.
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Handover and maintenance
Admin credentials, a network diagram and documentation handed over to you, followed by ongoing support.
Firewall, VPN and guest Wi-Fi: protecting your network and data
Your network is the front door to your IT. Guest Wi-Fi that reaches the same resources as your computers, a password shared for years or remote access left open without protection is all it takes to expose your files. We apply simple principles: a separate guest network, distinct networks for sensitive devices, strong and unique admin passwords, a firewall kept up to date and remote access through a VPN only.
Where the personal data of your customers, patients or residents is concerned, these measures form part of your security obligations under GDPR. If you want to go further, our cybersecurity service can test how robust your installation really is.
What determines the cost of a business network
The cost of a network installation depends mainly on the size and layout of your premises (floors, thick walls, outdoor areas), the number of Wi-Fi access points needed, whether new cabling is required or the existing cabling can be reused, the number of devices to connect, the firewall features you need, the number of sites to link by VPN and any constraints of working in occupied premises. The quote sets out each of these points.
A network that is documented, monitored and kept up to date
Your network remains yours: we hand over the admin credentials, a diagram and a list of equipment. Access points, switches and firewalls receive security updates that need applying regularly. Under a maintenance contract, we take care of that, check that everything is running properly and handle most adjustments remotely, without a site visit.
Technologies and methods
- Network cabling
- Managed switches
- Wi-Fi 6 / 6E / 7
- VLAN
- Firewall
- VPN
- Guest Wi-Fi
Frequently asked questions
Isn't our internet provider's router enough?
For home use, often. For a business, the router offers limited coverage, few options for separating networks and a basic firewall. We usually keep it for the internet connection and install a business-grade network behind it.
Does all the cabling need redoing?
Not necessarily. We test the existing cabling and reuse it where it is in good condition and fast enough. New cables are only run where needed, for instance to power a Wi-Fi access point or serve a new desk.
Which standard should we choose: Wi-Fi 6, 6E or 7?
Wi-Fi 6 suits most offices. Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 also use the less congested 6 GHz band, which helps in busy venues, provided your users' devices support it. We advise you based on your usage and devices.
Can we offer Wi-Fi to customers safely?
Yes, as long as it is kept separate from your internal network. Customers get internet access but never reach your computers, till or files. A welcome page with terms of use can also be set up.
How do we link two sites or support remote working?
With a VPN, which creates an encrypted link between your sites, or between an employee's computer and your office. Your team reaches their files and software just as they would at their desk, without your resources being exposed to the internet.