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Network Design

A complete network blueprint before a cable is touched.

Logical diagrams, physical layouts, IP addressing schemes, VLAN design, and a full equipment bill of materials. Every decision documented and signed off before procurement begins.

Logical and Physical Diagrams
Full Bill of Materials
As-Built Documentation Included
100%
of our network designs include full logical and physical documentation
5 yr
minimum useful life of our network blueprints with proper change management
1 week
typical time to produce a complete network blueprint for a single-site business
Capabilities

Every element of a complete network blueprint.

Our network blueprint covers every layer of your network, from physical cabling to logical routing, with documentation your team can rely on for years.

Logical Network Diagrams

Clear, professional logical diagrams showing every network layer, routing topology, VLAN structure, and inter-site connectivity. Produced to industry standards and readable by any competent engineer.

Layer 2 DiagramsLayer 3 TopologyVLAN Structure

Physical Layout Documentation

Floor plan overlays showing switch locations, access point positions, cable routes, and comms room layouts. Every physical element of the network documented to scale.

Floor Plan OverlaysSwitch LocationsAP Positioning

IP Addressing and VLAN Design

A structured IP addressing scheme and VLAN design that supports your current requirements and leaves room to grow. Documented in full with subnet allocations, gateway addresses, and DHCP scopes.

IP AddressingVLAN DesignDHCP Scopes

Equipment Bill of Materials

A complete bill of materials listing every switch, router, access point, firewall, and cable required. Part numbers, quantities, and specifications included. Ready for procurement.

Bill of MaterialsPart NumbersProcurement Ready

Configuration Specifications

Detailed configuration specifications for every device in the design. VLAN assignments, port configurations, routing protocols, and security policies all documented before deployment begins.

Device ConfigsPort AssignmentsSecurity Policies

As-Built Documentation

Once the network is deployed, we produce as-built documentation reflecting the actual installation. The document your IT team and future engineers will rely on for years to come.

As-Built DocsChange RecordsHandover Pack
How It Works

From requirements to signed-off blueprint.

01

Requirements Review

We review the signed-off requirements document from the site survey phase. Every design decision is traced back to a documented requirement.

02

Logical Design

The logical network design is produced first. Routing topology, VLAN structure, IP addressing, and security zones are all defined before physical placement begins.

03

Physical Design

Physical layouts are produced showing switch locations, access point positions, cable routes, and comms room designs. Floor plan overlays created for every floor.

04

Equipment Selection

Equipment is selected to meet the design requirements and budget. A full bill of materials is produced with part numbers, quantities, and lead times.

05

Design Review

The complete design package is presented to your team for review. Questions answered, changes incorporated, and the design signed off before procurement begins.

06

As-Built Production

Following deployment, as-built documentation is produced reflecting the actual installation. Handed over with full configuration backups and a network handover briefing.

Real Results

How we have helped UK businesses.

New Office Network Design

A Sheffield law firm was fitting out a new 4-floor office and needed a complete network blueprint before the building contractor started the fit-out.

Full logical and physical design produced in 5 days. Equipment procured and delivered on time. Network installed to specification with zero rework required.

Undocumented Network Rescue

A Bristol healthcare provider had a network with no documentation. Engineers spent hours troubleshooting because nobody knew what was connected where.

Full network audit and documentation produced. Logical and physical diagrams created. Troubleshooting time reduced by 70% in the first month.

Multi-Site Standardisation

A UK retailer with 8 sites needed a standard network design that could be replicated across all locations with consistent documentation.

Standard network blueprint produced. Deployed across all 8 sites with identical documentation. Support team could work on any site without needing site-specific knowledge.

Ready to Start?

Get a complete network blueprint before any work begins.

Our network architects will produce a full logical and physical design, equipment bill of materials, and configuration specifications. Everything documented and signed off before procurement.