Network for SMEs: complete infrastructure guide
Complete network guide for small and medium businesses: what you need, how much it costs and how to start.
What network does an SME need?
Small and medium businesses need a reliable, secure and scalable network. You don't need to spend a fortune, but you do need to invest in the right components.
Essential components
- •Professional router (not the ISP one)
- •PoE managed switch
- •Cat6A or higher cabling
- •Wi-Fi 6 Access Points
- •Organized rack with patch panel
- •UPS to protect equipment
Basic network security
- •Router integrated firewall
- •Separate guest Wi-Fi
- •VLANs to segment traffic
- •Strong passwords and WPA3
- •Regular firmware updates
Budget estimates
- •Small SME (5–10 workstations): €1,500–€3,000
- •Medium SME (10–30 workstations): €3,000–€8,000
- •Large SME (30–50 workstations): €8,000–€15,000
Common SME mistakes
- •Using the ISP router as the only equipment
- •Not separating guest network
- •Low-quality cables
- •Not planning for growth
- •No UPS
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