• Onsite Network Set-up & Configuration

There comes a time when every organization or company outgrows its current network infrastructure. This is when it is important to have an experienced IT network professional on your side. Our dedicated technicians have the experience necessary to make the process of implementing a new network infrastructure organized and streamlined. Our technicians have plenty of in the field experience to foresee many different software and hardware compatibility issues that could potentially bring your network to a standstill. At Westcoast Computer Services, Inc. we approach every network infrastructure project with careful site review planning with the emphasis put on what you as a client expect from your network. We offer the experience to configure each individual workstation to the server using the most effective and proven techniques. With every business the demand for productivity is high; we see your network productivity the same way. We understand that you want to get the most out of your network while keeping your costs down.

• Wireless Network & Configuration

The common practice to implementing a LAN network in your place of business without requiring reconstruction of CAT cables lines and jacks in the walls is by installing a wireless network. Although a wireless network is very convenient from a structural aspect, if not configured correctly it can leave your network vulnerable to unwanted intrusion. Our experience technicians can help bring in a wireless network smoothly while still offering a very secure architecture to your network. Preventing any possible unsecure leaks of bandwidth is crucial to getting the most out of the money you spend on your internet service provider.

• Network Router Set-up & Configuration

If you find that you network is running sluggish at times there are two things you need to consider. One, your router could be on its way out and it’s time for an upgrade or replacement. Two, the router could be configured incorrectly, thus affecting its performance. It is very common for a business to expand it’s network size over time. However, often times we forget that with expansion comes added demands on your networking bandwidth. We can help with offering the most beneficial network router solution and configuration while still maintaining the expected speeds that you require for your business. Our technical staff can help identify what type of IP configuration is necessary to help maintain proper networking speeds for your business.

• Network Firewall Set-up & Troubleshooting

Sometimes installing a network by itself is not enough security to comply with certain government and state regulated restrictions. Implementing a standalone firewall system can assist with compliance by offering state of the art security for all incoming and outgoing data passing through your network. The device is configured to permit, deny, encrypt, decrypt, or proxy all computer traffic between different security domains based upon a set of rules that our technicians can plan out for you. A firewall can also be useful to a network that requires specific content filtering or higher restrictions to prevent network intrusions. Our trained staff will be able to identify your networks vulnerabilities and offer solutions to help implement a more secure network for your business.

• VPN Tunnel Setup & Configuration

Some businesses require remote access to their network to stay productive. Our technical team can help install, manage, and troubleshoot VPN routers and offer client setup. Periodic software updates to other software present on the client system can produce unexpected performance and connection issues to the VPN tunnel. Our experienced staff has seen many different kinds of these types of issues and can offer the planning approach necessary to prevent a significant amount of these common conflicts.