How to design a modern office network
Design the perfect network for your office: topology, equipment, how many points you need and where to place them.
Why is good network design important?
A poorly planned network causes bottlenecks, dead zones and high maintenance costs. Good design ensures performance, scalability and security.
Step 1: Assess needs
- •Current and projected number of employees
- •Devices per workstation (PC, IP phone, printer)
- •Special requirements (video conferencing, VoIP, NAS)
- •Available budget
Step 2: Star topology
Star topology is the standard: all devices connect to a central switch in the rack. This simplifies diagnostics and management.
Step 3: Calculate network points
Golden rule: 2 points per workstation + 1 point per common area (printer, TV, AP). For a 20-person office: ~50 points.
Step 4: Choose equipment
- •PoE managed switch (powers APs and phones)
- •Wall or floor rack depending on space
- •Wi-Fi 6 Access Points (1 per 150m²)
- •UPS to protect network equipment
Step 5: Plan for scalability
Always install 30% more points than you need today. It is 5x cheaper to do it during installation than afterwards.
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