Picture a business running critical operations on a network designed for a small home: consumer-grade Google Access Points with spotty coverage, sluggish speeds, and no centralized security. This was the reality for one of our clients—until they partnered with us to overhaul their infrastructure with enterprise-grade Palo Alto firewalls and Juniper switches. The result? Faster speeds, seamless connectivity, and robust security.
The Problem
Our client’s outdated network was holding them back:
- Poor Performance: Users faced constant buffering, dropped connections, and slow file transfers due to underpowered Google Access Points.
- No Security Controls: The lack of a proper firewall left them vulnerable to cyberattacks, with no way to monitor or filter traffic.
- Unreliable Coverage: Dead zones across the office disrupted workflows and frustrated employees.
- Scalability Issues: The existing setup couldn’t support growing bandwidth demands or new devices.
This “home network” approach was unsustainable for a business aiming to grow and compete in a security-conscious market with complex compliance requirements.
Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure
We designed and deployed a modern network tailored to their needs:
- Palo Alto Firewalls for Advanced Security:
- Deployed Palo Alto’s Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) with Threat Prevention, URL filtering, and intrusion detection.
- Created granular security policies to block malicious traffic while allowing legitimate business applications.
- Enabled SSL decryption to inspect encrypted traffic for hidden threats.
- Juniper Switches for Reliable Connectivity
- Replaced consumer-grade hardware with Juniper’s EX Series switches, providing high throughput and low latency
- Implemented VLANs to segment traffic (e.g., separating guest Wi-Fi from internal systems).
- Configured Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize critical applications like VoIP and video conferencing.
- Enterprise Wi-Fi Overhaul
- Retired the Google Access Points and installed Juniper Mist Wi-Fi 6 access points for seamless coverage.
- Optimized channel planning and signal strength to eliminate dead zones.
- Enabled centralized management via Juniper Mist Cloud for real-time monitoring and troubleshooting.
Results: A Faster Safer Network
The transformation was immediate and measurable.
- 2x Faster Speeds: Users reported no more lag during video calls or large file transfers.
- Zero Coverage Complaints: The new Wi-Fi network provided consistent connectivity across all office areas.
- Proactive Threat Blocking: The Palo Alto firewall stopped multiple phishing attempts and malware downloads in the first week alone.
- Scalability: The new infrastructure can easily support additional devices and bandwidth as the business grows.
If your business is struggling with slow speeds, dead zones, or outdated security, it’s time to upgrade. We specialize in designing enterprise networks that balance performance, security, and scalability. Let’s turn your IT infrastructure from a liability into an asset.