Data cabling and network infrastructure
Archer Security installs the physical network infrastructure needed to connect equipment reliably around homes and commercial premises.
Depending on the requirement, this can include:
- Cat5 data cabling
- Cat6 data cabling
- Cat7 data cabling
- network points and wired connections
- routers and switches as part of a suitable network installation
- wireless access points
- network and WiFi upgrades
- infrastructure for CCTV and other suitable connected systems
- termination and testing of network ports
- cable labelling and documentation
The exact specification depends on the property, existing infrastructure and what the network needs to support.
Planned around the premises
Good data cabling isn't simply about getting a cable from one side of a building to the other.
Archer Security starts by surveying the property and understanding what needs connecting, where connections are required and what infrastructure is already in place.
From there, we can plan the physical network around suitable locations for network points, switches, routers and wireless access points where required.
That could mean adding a small number of network points to an existing setup, improving connectivity around a home or installing wider network infrastructure across commercial premises.
Data cabling and WiFi for your home
Home networks now have far more to support than a laptop next to the broadband router.
Archer Security can install wired network connections and supporting WiFi infrastructure around the home where a more reliable connection is needed.
Depending on the property and requirement, that could include hardwired connections for a home office or study, network points in other rooms or outbuildings, wired connections for suitable home entertainment or smart-home equipment, access points to improve WiFi coverage, or the network infrastructure required for a home CCTV system.
We can work with the broadband connection and network equipment already in the property and establish what additional infrastructure is actually required rather than assuming everything needs replacing.
Cat5, Cat6 and Cat7 data cabling
Archer Security installs Cat5, Cat6 and Cat7 data cabling.
Rather than assuming one cable type is right for every installation, the specification should reflect the existing infrastructure and what the network needs to support.
We'll look at the requirement as part of the survey and recommend an appropriate approach for the property.
Terminated, tested, labelled and documented
The quality of a data-cabling installation isn't just about what you can see when the job is finished.
Archer Security terminates and tests network ports as part of the installation to check that connections are functioning correctly.
Cabling can also be clearly labelled and documented so it's easier to understand what's connected where when the network needs maintaining, changing or extending in future.
WiFi installation for homes and businesses
Data Cabling and WiFi often need to be considered together because wireless access points can depend on the wired infrastructure behind them.
Archer Security installs WiFi for homes and businesses, including suitable access points and supporting network infrastructure.
Ubiquiti network and WiFi systems
Archer Security specialises in Ubiquiti products for network and WiFi installations.
Depending on the requirement, Ubiquiti equipment can form part of a network installation using suitable routers, switches and wireless access points specified around the property.
The equipment is only one part of the job. The cabling, network layout and positioning of equipment all need to work together.
Network infrastructure for CCTV and security systems
Modern electronic security systems can depend on the network infrastructure behind them.
Because Archer Security works across both electronic security and network infrastructure, the network requirements can be considered alongside systems such as CCTV rather than treating the two installations as completely unrelated.
For homeowners and businesses planning CCTV alongside network improvements, that means the physical cabling and infrastructure requirements can be considered together from the outset.
For business: infrastructure without becoming your IT department
Archer Security's role is the physical network and data infrastructure.
We aren't trying to replace an existing IT company or become an outsourced IT support provider.
Where a business already has an IT provider, Archer Security can install and work on the physical cabling and network infrastructure alongside them where required.
That means the IT provider can continue managing the systems they're responsible for while Archer Security handles the installation work we're responsible for.
Upgrading an existing network
Not every project starts from scratch.
If data cabling or network infrastructure is already in place, Archer Security can survey what's there before recommending what needs changing.
That might involve adding network points, extending existing infrastructure, upgrading WiFi or troubleshooting suitable issues with the physical network.
We won't assume everything needs replacing simply because it wasn't originally installed by Archer Security.
Testing, troubleshooting and ongoing support
Archer Security can test and troubleshoot suitable network and WiFi infrastructure as well as carrying out new installations.
If there's an issue with the physical network, cabling or WiFi installation, tell us what's happening and we'll establish whether it's something Archer Security can help with.
Where an issue sits with software, devices or another part of a customer's IT environment, we can work alongside the customer's IT provider rather than treating every IT problem as a cabling problem.
Security and network infrastructure from the same team
Archer Security has been providing security solutions since 2013 and works across both electronic security and network infrastructure.
Our engineers can work across data cabling, WiFi and the infrastructure supporting suitable electronic security systems.
Archer Security is SSAIB certificated and fully insured, and members of our engineering team hold relevant City & Guilds qualifications and IPAF powered-access licences.
Based in Telford, we work across Telford, Shrewsbury and the wider Shropshire area, as well as Stafford and Wolverhampton. For larger commercial projects, we can travel further where the project is a suitable fit.
Commercial finance options
Finance options are available for Commercial clients.
If spreading the cost of a data-cabling, network or WiFi installation would be useful for your business, mention it when you enquire and we'll explain the options available alongside your quotation.
Specific finance terms depend on the arrangement, so speak to Archer Security about the options available for your project.