What's in a Network Performance Audit?
Basic Network Performance Audit
1. Ensure you get the bandwidth you pay for. Avoid slow internet.
a. Measure Performance over Ethernet
b. Recommend upgrade if necessary
2. Ensure you are getting the Wi-Fi Coverage and performance you need
a. Measure Wi-Fi signal throughout the premises
b. Produce signal Map (up to 5 locations) – if they have a floor plan
c. Identify Strong & Weak areas
d. Recommend moving Access Points
e. Recommend Additional Access Points
3. Ensure minimal radio interference
a. Measure Wi-Fi sources of interference
b. Neighbor’s channel conflict
c. Conflicting with other Wi-Fi devices (printers, IOT, Microwave)
d. Recommend remediation
4. Ensure Equipment viability (Modem, Router, Firewall, Access Points)
a. Evaluate Equipment age
b. Check End of Life / End of Service Dates
c. Recommend new Modem (or device) Purchase
5. Produce an Electronic Report detailing findings of the steps above
Professional Network Performance Audit
1. Everything contained in the Basic Network Audit
2. Ensure your network is right for your needs
a. Monitor Network Traffic loads
b. Monitor Network Reliability
c. Monitor Network Quality
3. Ensure your network is documented
a. Produce a network Map
4. Ensure Basic Security
a. Look for Open Wi-Fi
b. Ensure device Firmware is relatively current (look for Win7 or < Android 8.0)
c. Ensure devices have decent (non-default) passwords
5. Produce an Electronic Report detailing the findings from the steps above
Custom / Expert Network Audit
1. Everything in the Basic and Professional Audit.
2. Ensure your network is used properly
a. Monitor for inappropriate/excessive usage or streaming
b. Monitor for unauthorized users
3. Produce an Electronic Report detailing the findings from the steps above