BUSINESS NETWORKS · EDINBURGH

Business Network Installation & WiFi

Reliable networks built around your business.

From a small office that needs dependable WiFi to larger sites requiring multiple access points, network cabling, VLANs and central management, I design and install business networks that work properly from day one.

UniFi and TP-Link Omada systems installed and supported across Edinburgh and surrounding areas.

✓ WiFi & Wired Networks ✓ UniFi & Omada ✓ VLANs & Guest Networks ✓ Cat6 & PoE ✓ Remote Management

Business-Grade Networks. Without Making Them Overcomplicated.

Ubiquiti UniFi TP-Link Omada

We install and support both UniFi and TP-Link Omada systems.

I don't force every business into the same system. I'll recommend the equipment that makes sense for the size of your premises, the number of users, what you're connecting and what you actually need the network to do.

Your Internet Connection Is Only Part of Your Network

A fast fibre, 5G or Starlink connection doesn't automatically mean you'll have a good business network.

Poor access point placement, overloaded WiFi, old switches, badly configured networks or everything sharing the same connection can cause slow speeds, dropouts and unreliable devices even when the incoming broadband connection is perfectly good.

I look at the whole network — not just the router.

That includes the incoming internet connection, router or gateway, switches, cabling, wireless access points and the devices using them.

Business Network Services

Business WiFi & Access Points

Proper WiFi coverage across offices, commercial units and multi-floor premises. I can install multiple centrally managed wireless access points so staff can move throughout the building while staying connected to the same network.

Ideal for: offices, serviced workspaces, salons, studios, retail premises and hospitality.

Network Design & Installation

For new premises, refurbishments or businesses that have outgrown their existing setup. I'll plan the network around how the building is actually used, including access point locations, wired devices, switches, internet equipment and future expansion.

Cat6 & Ethernet Cabling

WiFi is important, but a good business network normally starts with a solid wired backbone. I can install and terminate Cat6 cabling for computers, access points, VoIP phones, printers, TVs, EPOS systems, servers and other fixed devices.

Where practical, keeping fixed equipment wired also frees up WiFi capacity for the devices that actually need it.

VLANs & Separate Networks

Not every device needs to sit on the same network. I can separate different types of traffic using VLANs — staff, guest WiFi, EPOS, IoT & smart devices, and business equipment.

This can improve network organisation and allows appropriate separation between devices and users.

Guest WiFi

Give visitors or customers internet access without simply handing them the password to your main business network. Guest networks can be separated from internal devices and configured appropriately for the premises.

Managed Network Equipment

Your router, switches and access points can be managed centrally rather than treated as unrelated pieces of equipment. With platforms such as UniFi and Omada, I can configure the network, monitor equipment and make changes without needing to physically visit the premises every time something needs adjusting.

UniFi & TP-Link Omada Installation

Two excellent platforms. The right one depends on the job.

Ubiquiti UniFi TP-Link Omada

I install and work with both Ubiquiti UniFi and TP-Link Omada business networking equipment. Both platforms can provide centrally managed access points, switches and gateways, making them well suited to businesses that need something more capable than an ISP router or basic consumer WiFi system.

TP-Link Omada wireless access point connecting laptops, phones, TVs and printers in an office

UniFi

UniFi can be a great option for businesses wanting a polished, expandable network with centralised management across gateways, switches and wireless access points.

TP-Link Omada

Omada is another excellent option for business networking and can offer particularly good value when building multi-access-point networks with managed switches, VLANs and central control.

Which one should you choose?

You don't need to decide before contacting me.

I'll look at the building, existing equipment, number of users and what you're trying to achieve before recommending a system.

Business WiFi That Covers the Building Properly

One router in the corner of an office isn't always enough. Walls, floors, building materials, neighbouring networks and the number of connected devices can all affect WiFi performance.

Rather than adding random extenders, I can install properly positioned access points connected back to the network wherever practical. This provides more consistent coverage and makes it much easier to expand or manage the network later.

Multi-floor premises?

No problem.

Access points can be positioned throughout the building and managed as one system, rather than having different routers and passwords on every floor.

Networks Built Around How Your Business Works

Small Office

You might simply need reliable WiFi, a few wired computers and a network printer. There's no reason to make that unnecessarily complicated.

Serviced Offices & Shared Workspaces

Multiple businesses occupying the same premises can require completely different network access. Separate networks or VLANs can allow businesses to use the same underlying infrastructure while keeping their network traffic separated.

Retail, Salons & Hospitality

Your EPOS terminals, staff equipment, customers and smart devices shouldn't necessarily all be using the same network. The network can be designed with different uses separated appropriately.

More for hospitality venues →

Larger or Multi-Floor Premises

Multiple wired access points can provide consistent WiFi coverage throughout the building while being controlled centrally. This can also be expanded later without replacing the entire system.

Fibre Isn't the Only Option

Sometimes the biggest networking problem isn't inside the building — it's the broadband connection coming into it.

If fibre isn't available or isn't suitable, I can also help businesses explore alternative connectivity including:

  • 5G broadband
  • Starlink
  • Secondary / backup internet connections

The best solution isn't always the most expensive one.

For a smaller office with relatively modest requirements, a strong 5G connection may be perfectly adequate. For another location, fibre or Starlink might make more sense.

I'll look at what is actually available and what the business needs rather than recommending technology for the sake of it.

Need Backup Internet?

For businesses that rely heavily on internet access, losing the main connection can stop everything.

Depending on the setup, I can configure a secondary connection such as 4G or 5G to provide another route to the internet if the primary service fails.

Moving Office or Refurbishing a Premises?

This is the best time to get the network right.

If you're refurbishing a commercial property, speak to me before the walls and ceilings are finished. Network cabling, access point locations, data cabinets, PoE equipment and internet connections can all be planned alongside the building work.

It's considerably easier to put the correct infrastructure in during a refurbishment than to work around finished rooms afterwards. If you're a developer or property business planning multiple units, see Property, Developers & Landlords for how I approach that.

Planning a refurbishment? Speak to Rob early →

I can work alongside your builder, electrician or property developer to plan:

  • Data points
  • Cat6 cabling
  • WiFi access point locations
  • Network cabinets
  • PoE switches
  • Server & NAS storage
  • Internet equipment
  • Meeting-room connectivity
  • TV & AV networking

From Site Visit to Working Network

1

Understand the Premises

We look at the building, how the business operates, current problems and what equipment needs connecting.

2

Design the Network

I'll recommend the access points, switching, cabling and network configuration required.

3

Install & Configure

Equipment is installed, configured and properly labelled where appropriate.

4

Test Everything

Coverage, internet access, wired connections and separate networks are tested before the job is considered finished.

And if you need ongoing support, I can continue managing the network afterwards.

Business Networking Without the Enterprise Nonsense

You shouldn't need a huge IT contract just because your business needs a properly designed network.

Curly IT works with small businesses, property developers and independent organisations across Edinburgh that need professional networking without the unnecessary complexity of a large corporate IT provider.

Designed for Your Business

Not a pre-packaged system. The equipment and configuration are chosen around the premises and how you use it.

One Person From Start to Finish

You deal directly with Rob from the initial conversation through installation and support.

Proper Business Equipment

I install managed networking platforms including UniFi and TP-Link Omada, rather than simply adding WiFi extenders and hoping for the best.

Explained Clearly

I'll explain what I'm proposing and why. You don't need to understand VLANs, PoE or network controllers before contacting me.

Business Network Installation in Edinburgh

Curly IT designs and installs business networks across Edinburgh and surrounding areas. I work with independent businesses, offices, commercial premises, property developers and organisations requiring everything from a single access point to complete wired and wireless network installations.

Recent types of installation include multi-access-point networks, separated staff and guest networks, business premises using alternative internet connections and new developments where network infrastructure is planned during the refurbishment.

Based in Edinburgh and available across the city and surrounding areas.

Real Network Projects

Business Network FAQs

Can you improve the WiFi in our office?
Yes. I'll first work out why the existing WiFi isn't performing properly. Depending on the premises, that could mean changing the existing configuration, repositioning equipment or installing additional wired access points.
Do you install UniFi?
Yes. I install and configure Ubiquiti UniFi network equipment including access points, switches and gateways.
Do you install TP-Link Omada?
Yes. I also install and configure TP-Link Omada networks, including access points, managed switches, gateways and controllers.
Is UniFi or Omada better?
Both are capable platforms. The better choice depends on the size of the network, required features, existing equipment and budget. I work with both and can recommend the most appropriate option for the installation.
Can you install WiFi across several floors?
Yes. Multiple access points can be installed throughout the building and centrally managed as a single wireless network.
Can you separate staff and guest WiFi?
Yes. Separate wireless networks and VLANs can be configured so guests don't simply connect to the same network used by internal business equipment.
Can you install network cabling?
Yes. Cat6 cabling can be installed and terminated for access points, computers, printers, VoIP phones and other network equipment.
Can you set up VLANs?
Yes. I can configure VLANs to separate different types of network traffic, such as staff devices, guest WiFi, EPOS equipment and IoT devices.
Can you help if fibre isn't available?
Yes. Depending on the premises and local coverage, alternatives such as 5G or Starlink may be suitable.
Do you provide ongoing network support?
Yes. Networks can be supported alongside your wider Curly IT business IT support, including remote management where appropriate.

Need a Better Business Network?

Whether you're struggling with unreliable office WiFi, moving into new premises or planning a complete network installation, tell me what you're trying to achieve. You don't need to know which router, switch or access point you need — that's my job.

Business networks across Edinburgh and surrounding areas

UniFi · TP-Link Omada · Business WiFi · Cat6 · VLANs · Access Points · Managed Networks