UPS sizer
UPS network closet sizer
Estimate watts, VA headroom and the quote path for an Australian network closet or comms rack.
Infrastructure buying guides
Honest, Australia-specific buying guides for business networking, WiFi, PoE switches, UPS, security appliances, servers/NAS and VoIP/comms.
Sizing tools
Practical calculators linked to quote flows
CCTV storage
CCTV / NVR storage calculator
Estimate surveillance storage from cameras, resolution, codec, FPS and retention, plus NVR channel/licence guidance.
AP count
WiFi access point calculator
Estimate the access-point count from floor area, wall density, device load and performance tier, with the PoE/switch implication.
Rack units
Rack unit (RU) calculator
Add up device U, patching, cable management, PDU and spare growth to size the right cabinet, depth and mount type.
Networking & WiFi
Small business WiFi buying guide (Australia)
How to choose business WiFi for an Australian office — access points, PoE, coverage and management — without overpaying or trusting vague 'in stock' claims.
Read the guide → Networking & WiFiUniFi vs Omada for SMBs
UniFi or Omada for your business network? An honest, Australia-focused comparison of management, hardware, price and support — and who should pick which.
Read the guide → Switches & PoEHow to choose a PoE switch
Choosing a PoE switch for business: how to size port count, PoE standard and power budget, port speed, and whether you need managed or unmanaged.
Read the guide → UPS & Power ProtectionUPS sizing for a network closet
How to size a UPS for a network closet or comms rack — load in watts, VA conversion, runtime, and line-interactive vs online — with honest AU availability.
Read the guide → Network resilienceNBN / Starlink failover gear checklist
A practical checklist for building internet failover in Australia — dual-WAN gateway, a second connection (4G/5G or Starlink), automatic failover, and UPS power.
Read the guide → Switches & PoEHow to choose a network switch
Managed vs unmanaged, port count, 1G vs 2.5G vs 10G, uplinks, SFP, Layer 3, stacking — honest procurement advice for Australian B2B buyers.
Read the guide → Comms & VoIPBusiness VoIP phone buying guide
Choose business VoIP phone hardware without service assumptions: Teams, 3CX, SIP, PoE, PSUs, headsets, DECT, UPS and quote-first risks.
Read the guide → WiFi & access pointsWiFi access point placement and coverage
How to plan AP placement for reliable business WiFi — coverage, density, channel planning, PoE, and roaming in plain language.
Read the guide → Racks & cablingSetting up a network rack or comms cabinet
How to size and build a network rack or comms cabinet for your business — U count, depth, patch panels, PDU, UPS, and cable management.
Read the guide → NetworkingVLANs and network segmentation for small business
Learn how VLANs protect your business network — guest WiFi, VoIP, CCTV, and payments kept separate with managed switches and VLAN-aware gateways.
Read the guide → Security & firewallsChoosing a business firewall
How to size, spec, and license a business firewall in Australia — throughput, UTM, VPN, HA, and subscription traps explained plainly.
Read the guide → Servers & NASChoosing a server or NAS for business
How Australian SMBs should choose NAS, small servers, storage, UPS and support without assuming compatibility or freight.
Read the guide → MSP procurementStandard office network kit for MSPs
A practical MSP checklist for repeatable office network kits: firewall, switch, WiFi, rack, UPS, spares, quote review and honest stock handling.
Read the guide → Security & renewalsFirewall renewal planning guide
Plan firewall licence and support renewals without last-minute risk: dates, serials, co-terming, manual review, quote timing and expiry traps.
Read the guide → Branch office rolloutBranch office network procurement checklist
A procurement checklist for branch office networks: firewall, WAN, switching, WiFi, rack, UPS, freight, substitutions and rollout risk.
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