When ageing switches, cabling, and Wi-Fi are holding back your growth, Microsolve helps you plan and deploy a modern LAN that safely scales with your organisation.
Local Area Network Services for Reliable, Secure Connectivity
Microsolve design, deploy and support secure Local Area Networks that keep your business running, not waiting on the network.
When your current LAN is slowing down your teams, dropping connections, or creating security gaps, it becomes a risk to your entire organisation.
Microsolve delivers local networks that are stable, secure, and ready for growth, so your people can work without disruption.
- Modern LAN design tailored to your sites, users and critical systems
- Security-first network architecture, aligned with your cyber and compliance needs
- Proactive monitoring and support to minimise downtime and outages
- Wireless and wired networks designed to work together seamlessly
- Clear roadmap for upgrades, expansion and future technology changes
Why LAN Design Matters
Modern high performance LAN (Local Area Networks) underpin everything from core applications and file access to cloud services, collaboration tools and voice systems. When it is poorly designed, outdated or overloaded, you see slow systems, dropouts, security risks and frustrated teams.
Microsolve are specialists in addressing the six most common issues found in business LAN deployments!
1. Performance and Reliability
Slow, Unreliable Network
Users experience slow logins, laggy applications and frequent dropouts when the LAN is not designed for current workloads. This hurts productivity and increases support noise.
Consistent, Predictable Performance
A well‑designed LAN delivers stable, consistent performance across sites, devices and applications. Critical systems remain responsive, even at peak times.
2. Wi-Fi Coverage and User Experience
Wi-Fi Coverage and User Experience
Poorly planned access point placement leads to coverage gaps, weak signals and roaming issues. Staff lose trust in wireless and workarounds begin to appear.
Seamless Wired and Wireless Access
Thoughtful LAN and Wi‑Fi design removes blind spots and roaming issues so users can move between spaces without losing connectivity or calls.
3. Security and Segmentation
Flat Network, Higher Cyber Risk
When everything lives on one flat network, a single compromised device can move laterally and access more of your environment than it should. This increases the impact of incidents.
Segmented, Security-First Architecture
Proper VLAN and access design separates critical systems, user devices and guests, reducing the blast radius of any breach and supporting stronger security controls.
4. Visibility and Control
Limited Visibility of What's On The Network
Aging switches and unmanaged devices make it hard to see who is connected, what traffic is flowing and where issues originate. Troubleshooting becomes slow and reactive.
Clear Insight and Easier Management
Modern LAN design and managed switching give you clear visibility of devices, traffic and events, making it easier to spot issues early and support audits.
5. Growth and Change
Network That Can't Keep Up With Growth
Adding sites, cloud apps or new systems onto an outdated LAN increases complexity and risk. Each change becomes slower, more manual and more disruptive.
Ready for Growth and New Projects
A scalable LAN design gives you a clear path to add locations, users and services without major rework, supporting your cloud strategy and future projects.
6. Compliance and Resilience
Compliance and Outage Risk
Poor network design can undermine access controls, logging and uptime expectations, making it harder to meet regulatory and contractual obligations.
Resilient Foundation for Compliance
A scalable LAN design gives you a clear path to add locations, users and services without major rework, supporting your cloud strategy and future projects.
Why partner with Microsolve for your LAN?
Microsolve takes a structured, security‑first approach to LAN design so your network supports your current operations and your future plans. We work with your leadership and IT teams to design a local network that is resilient, compliant and easy to manage.
Assess
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Review of existing LAN architecture, cabling and hardware
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Performance and capacity assessment across critical locations
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Identification of risks, single points of failure and security gaps
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Documentation of current topology and key dependencies
Design
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High‑level and detailed network design tailored to your sites and users
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VLAN and segmentation strategy for security, guests and IoT devices
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Redundancy and high‑availability designs for core switches and links
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Wi‑Fi design, placement and capacity planning to remove black spots
Implement
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Deployment and configuration of switches, access points and controllers
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Structured cutover plans to minimise downtime during transitions
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Testing, optimisation and validation against agreed performance targets
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Knowledge transfer and documentation for your internal teams
Operate
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24/7 monitoring, alerting and incident response for network devices
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Regular, proactive health checks and lifecycle planning for LAN infrastructure
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Integration with broader Microsolve managed IT and cyber services
Built for Organisations that Cannot Afford Downtime
This LAN design service is ideal for organisations where network disruption would impact safety, service delivery, compliance or revenue.
Multi‑site organisations needing consistent, secure connectivity across locations
Organisations facing repeated outages, performance issues or Wi‑Fi complaints
Teams preparing for major changes like cloud migrations, new systems or relocations
Organisations under increased cyber, privacy or data retention obligations
Security starts with the Network
When you are worried that an unmanaged LAN is a security and compliance risk, Microsolve brings security-first monitoring and support so your network quietly stays protected in the background.
Frequently asked questions
What is LAN Design and why does it matter?
LAN design is the process of planning and implementing the switches, cabling, Wi‑Fi and network structure that connect devices within your sites. Good LAN design improves performance, reduces outages and supports your security and compliance obligations.
How do I know if my LAN needs a redesign?
Warning signs include recurring network outages, slow application performance, Wi‑Fi dead zones and difficulty adding new locations or systems. If your switches and access points are at end of life or unmanaged, it is also a strong indicator that a structured redesign is needed.
Can you work with our existing hardware?
In many cases we can design improvements using a mix of existing and new network hardware. Where devices are no longer supported or pose a security risk, we will recommend a phased upgrade approach to manage cost and disruption.
Do you provide LAN design services outside of Wollongong/Sydney?
Yes, Microsolve supports organisations across Australia, with remote design capability and on‑site engagements where required. We can work with your internal IT team or existing providers to deliver a consistent LAN design across multiple locations.
How long does a LAN design project take?
Timeframes depend on the number of sites, complexity and current state of your network. Smaller environments may be assessed and redesigned in weeks, while multi‑site or high‑risk environments may require a staged program over several months.
Do you offer ongoing LAN monitoring and support?
Yes, Microsolve can provide ongoing monitoring, support and lifecycle management for your LAN as part of our managed IT and network services. This helps you reduce unplanned outages and ensures your network remains aligned with best practice over time.
Secure Your Local Area Network Today
Struggling with LAN dropouts, security gaps, or scalability in Sydney or across NSW?
Microsolve delivers local area network services throughout Sydney, Wollongong and managed LAN support across NSW that stabilise your network, protect your data, and scale with your growth.
