Infrastructure 06.3 — Network

Network engineering and segmentation

The network is where every problem shows up at once. I build a stable, understandable and documented network — from switches to Wi-Fi, from VLANs to the firewall.

1Gbps
Baseline speed
10Gbps
Server uplink
4+VLANs
Typical segmentation

Network / capabilities

What it covers

Segmentation, a clean topology and monitoring — so a problem takes 5 minutes to find, not 5 hours.

Switches and topology

Managed switches, trunks, LACP and a topology that matches reality and the diagram.

VLAN segmentation

Office, guests, servers, cameras and IoT — in separate networks, with rules between them.

Firewall

OPNsense or pfSense — physical or as a VM. Rules, NAT, IDS and logging.

Wi-Fi coverage

Signal surveys, access point placement and roaming — the office is covered everywhere.

Cabling

Structured cabling, patch panels and labelling — built for the next five years.

Monitoring

Zabbix or LibreNMS — ports, traffic and availability on one dashboard.

process

How the process runs

  1. 01

    Audit

    A map of the existing network, the cable spaghetti and the real bottlenecks.

  2. 02

    Design

    Segments, an addressing plan and a hardware list.

  3. 03

    Install

    Installation and configuration in stages, without breaking the working day.

  4. 04

    Document

    Diagram, port table and access — so someone else can understand it too.

cases

Examples

Office

Office, cameras and guests

Three VLANs, a PoE switch and 16 IP cameras — the guest network cannot see the cameras.

Wi-Fi

Multi-floor coverage

Four access points after a signal survey — every floor under one network name.

faq

Common questions

Can existing hardware be reused?

Often yes — managed switches and decent APs stay. I replace only what actually limits you.

Will work be interrupted during installation?

With a staged plan — no. Critical cutovers happen outside working hours.

Do you know what is happening on your network?

Let us start with a map — I will look at what you have and what needs to change.

Let’s talk

Contact

Get in touch about your technical task

Contact me by phone or WhatsApp. Critical incidents are covered 24/7; other requests are handled within the agreed support schedule.

24/7 on critical incidents — Response mode

If I miss your call, I will get back to you.