NETWORK SERVICES
Superior Network
Our services encompass the various tools, protocols, and systems that enable communication, data sharing, and connectivity across a network, ensuring its efficiency, security, and performance.
L3 & L2 LAN Switching Optimization
Optimising Layer 2 (L2) and Layer 3 (L3) LAN switching is essential for enhancing network performance, reliability, and scalability.
L2 optimisation involves improving companies VLAN configurations to reduce broadcast traffic and enhance security, while Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) adjustments ensure faster convergence and prevent network loops. EtherChannel increases companies’ bandwidth & provides redundancy, and managing the MAC address table improves efficiency.
L3 optimisation for companies, dynamic routing protocols like OSPF and BGP optimise packet routing, while route summarisation reduces routing table size and processing overhead. Quality of Service (QoS) prioritises critical traffic, and high availability features such as HSRP and ECMP ensure network resilience. Proper IP address management and subnetting optimise routing and enhance network efficiency. Together, these strategies contribute to a more responsive, fault-tolerant, and high-performing network infrastructure.
Firewall Management
Firewall Management involves the configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of firewalls to ensure an organisations network’s security by controlling incoming and outgoing traffic based on predefined security rules. Effective firewall management is crucial in protecting against unauthorized access, cyberattacks, and other security threats. Key elements of firewall management include rule base configuration, where specific policies determine which traffic is allowed or blocked; regular updates to firewall software to ensure protection against emerging threats; and the continuous monitoring of traffic and logs to detect potential vulnerabilities or suspicious activities. Additionally, firewalls should be tested and optimised to balance security with network performance, while ensuring compliance with relevant security standards and regulations. Proper management helps prevent data breaches and ensures a robust security posture.
Wireless Assessment & Heatmapping
Wireless Assessment & Heatmapping is a critical process in optimising companies wireless network performance and ensuring reliable coverage. A wireless assessment evaluates the current network infrastructure, identifying potential weaknesses such as areas with poor signal strength, interference, or capacity issues.
Heatmapping is a tool used during the assessment, providing a visual representation of wireless signal strength across a given area. By using specialised software and tools, heatmaps display companies’ areas with strong, weak, or no signal, helping to pinpoint optimal locations for access points and other equipment. This process helps eliminate dead spots, optimise coverage, and ensure seamless connectivity for users.
Together, they guide companies network administrators in designing, deploying, and maintaining a wireless network that delivers high performance, supports high user density, and mitigates interference, ultimately providing a stable and efficient wireless experience
SD-WAN
SD-WAN is a network technology that simplifies the management and operation of a wide-area network by decoupling the control plane from the physical hardware. SD-WAN enables businesses to securely connect remote sites, branch offices, or cloud environments over any type of internet connection, including broadband, 4G/5G, or MPLS. Through centralised control and intelligent path selection, SD-WAN improves application performance, reduces costs, and increases network flexibility and scalability. It allows for dynamic traffic routing based on real-time network conditions, ensuring high performance and reliability while enhancing security through encryption and policy-based access controls. SD-WAN is increasingly adopted for its ability to optimise cloud applications, reduce WAN complexity, and enable more agile, cost-effective networks.