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Call 03 8346 9628info@outsmartsolutions.com.auBuilding networks
The network every building system depends on
Intercom, access control, CCTV, lifts, sensors and resident services all run on the building network. We design and deliver structured cabling, comms rooms, WiFi and separated networks that are reliable, secure and documented.
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Designed with the building systems in mindSeparated, secure networksDocumented and supportable
When the network is an afterthought, everything suffers
Many building technology faults trace back to the network: poor cabling, overloaded switches, no backup connection or one flat network shared by everything.
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Systems that drop out
Intercoms, cameras and door controllers go offline because the network behind them wasn’t designed for them.
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Security risks
Cameras, door controllers and guest devices sharing one network with no separation.
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No remote access
Systems that can’t be monitored or managed remotely, so every issue means a site visit.
4
Nobody knows how it’s set up
No documentation, no labelling and no clear owner once the installer has left.
From the comms room to the common areas
Structured cabling
Data cabling, fibre backbones and labelled, tested outlets planned around the building’s systems.
Comms rooms & racks
Neat, ventilated and documented racks with power protection, patching and room to grow.
Switching & PoE
Managed switches sized for cameras, intercoms and access devices, with capacity to spare.
Common area & building WiFi
Coverage for lobbies, amenities, car parks and back-of-house areas.
Separated networks
Security systems, building services and guest or resident traffic kept apart.
Connectivity & backup
Coordination of the building’s internet connection, plus mobile data backup for critical systems.
Our approach
Planned with every system on it
- Designed around the systems, not just outlet counts: we know what intercoms, cameras and controllers need from the network.
- Coordinated with the build, working with the builder and electrical contractor on containment, risers and comms room layout.
- Secure by design, with separation between security, building services and user traffic.
- Remote monitoring and management so faults are spotted early and many issues are resolved without a site visit.
- Documented at handover, with labelling, network diagrams and credentials handed to the building manager.
Suits
New apartment & mixed-use buildingsCommercial officesExisting buildings with unreliable systemsSecurity system upgrades
Upgrading an intercom, access control or CCTV system? We review the network at the same time, so the new system has a solid foundation.
Common questions about building networks
Do you only do networks for security systems?
No. We design building networks for security systems, building services and common area WiFi, and we make sure they work together safely.
Can you fix an existing network rather than replace it?
Often, yes. We review what is there, keep what is sound and fix the weak points, such as separation, switching or documentation.
Why separate the security systems from other traffic?
Separation limits the damage if one device is compromised, keeps critical systems reliable and makes faults easier to find.
What happens if the internet connection goes down?
Local systems keep working on the building network. For systems that need to stay connected, such as intercom calling or remote monitoring, a mobile data backup can take over.
Get in touch
Planning a building network or fixing an unreliable one?
Tell us about the building or project and we’ll come back to you.
Prefer to talk? Call Outsmart Solutions on 03 8346 9628
or email info@outsmartsolutions.com.au
Your building technology partner. Intercom, access control, CCTV, networks and smart building systems for builders, developers, strata and commercial buildings across Melbourne.
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