Business Networks
Designed to Last
From single-office Wi-Fi to multi-site enterprise networks — Melbits designs, deploys and manages secure business infrastructure built on Fortinet, Aruba and Ubiquiti. Your network is the foundation everything else runs on. We make sure it holds.
We Deploy What We Stand Behind
We don't claim expertise in every brand. We work with a defined set of proven platforms and know them deeply — so we can design confidently, deploy reliably, and support what we install.
Fortinet FortiGate
Our primary firewall and SD-WAN platform. FortiGate delivers next-generation firewall capabilities, SSL inspection, application control and centralised management — at a price point suited to Melbourne SMBs. We deploy FortiGate for single-site and multi-site environments.
Aruba Networks
Our preferred enterprise Wi-Fi platform for business environments. Aruba access points deliver high-density wireless coverage with centralised cloud management, multi-SSID support, and strong roaming performance across multi-floor and multi-building deployments.
Ubiquiti UniFi
Our go-to platform for smaller offices and cost-conscious deployments. UniFi delivers a complete switching, wireless and security stack with a unified management interface — ideal for businesses wanting enterprise features without enterprise pricing.
Four Clear Services — No Vague Scope
We've packaged our network work into defined services so you know exactly what you're getting before you engage us.
Network Health Check
A structured assessment of your current network — what you have, what's at risk, and what should be fixed first. Ideal if you've never had a proper network review, or if you've taken over a business and inherited unknown infrastructure.
- Firewall configuration review
- Switch and access point inventory
- Firmware and lifecycle assessment
- VLAN and network segmentation review
- Internet performance testing
- Wi-Fi coverage and signal assessment
- Single point of failure identification
- Network diagram (if none exists)
- Prioritised remediation roadmap
Secure Office Network
A complete network fit-out for a new or renovating office. We handle everything from design to cutover — firewall, switching, Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, guest access, cabling coordination, and handover documentation. Your team walks in and it works.
- Network design and architecture
- FortiGate firewall installation
- Managed switching
- Aruba or Ubiquiti Wi-Fi deployment
- VLAN segmentation (staff, guest, IoT, printers)
- Meeting room connectivity and wireless casting
- UPS and power protection
- Structured cabling coordination
- Full documentation and handover
Multi-Site Network
For businesses operating across multiple locations. We connect your sites securely, give you centralised visibility, and build in redundancy so a single internet outage doesn't take down your whole operation.
- Site-to-site VPN or SD-WAN design
- FortiGate centralised management
- Dual internet links and 4G/5G failover
- Cloud-managed switching and wireless
- Network segmentation across sites
- Centralised monitoring and alerting
- ISP coordination and escalation
- Multi-site network documentation
Managed Network Service
Ongoing monitoring and management of your network infrastructure. We watch your firewalls, switches and access points 24/7, keep firmware current, maintain configuration backups, and handle ISP escalations so you don't have to.
- 24/7 firewall, switch and AP monitoring
- Automated configuration backups
- Firmware and security patch management
- Performance and utilisation monitoring
- ISP fault escalation and management
- Quarterly capacity review
- Network documentation maintenance
- Incident response and troubleshooting
Everything Your Network Needs — In One Place
We handle the full infrastructure stack so you don't need to coordinate multiple vendors.
Connectivity & Firewalls
- Business firewall design and management
- Next-generation firewall (NGFW)
- Site-to-site VPN
- Remote access VPN
- SD-WAN
- Internet redundancy and 4G/5G failover
- ISP coordination
LAN & Wireless
- LAN and WAN architecture
- Managed switching
- VLAN and network segmentation
- Business Wi-Fi design and deployment
- Wireless surveys and heat mapping
- Multi-SSID (staff, guest, IoT)
- Wireless performance optimisation
Infrastructure & Servers
- Server design and deployment
- Virtualisation
- Storage and NAS solutions
- UPS and power protection
- Rack design and installation
- Structured cabling coordination
- Hardware lifecycle management
Projects & Relocations
- New office fit-outs
- Office relocations and migrations
- Workstation and device deployment
- Meeting room AV and wireless casting
- Printer and peripheral setup
- Internet service provisioning
- Project documentation and handover
A Repeatable Engineering Process
Every network project follows the same eight-step methodology — so nothing gets missed and you always know where things stand.
Discover
We understand your business requirements, applications, locations, users and risk profile before touching any equipment.
Assess
We review your current topology, utilisation, coverage and failure points to understand what you have and what needs to change.
Design
We produce a logical and physical network architecture — firewall rules, VLAN structure, IP addressing, wireless coverage and redundancy design.
Validate
Security review, capacity planning and failover testing before any equipment is ordered or deployed.
Deploy
Staged rollout with documented change control. We coordinate cabling, internet provisioning, equipment installation and configuration.
Test
Throughput testing, wireless coverage verification, roaming validation, redundancy failover testing and security scanning.
Document
You receive complete network documentation — logical diagrams, physical layouts, VLAN plans, warranty records and recovery procedures.
Manage
Ongoing monitoring, firmware patching, capacity reviews and lifecycle replacement planning — so your network stays healthy long-term.
Network Engineering, Not Just IT Support
Most IT providers install routers. We design networks — and we stand behind them with ongoing monitoring and documentation.
Security built in, not bolted on
Every network we design incorporates firewall rules, VLAN segmentation, guest isolation, and Essential Eight-aligned controls from day one. Security isn't an afterthought — it's the foundation.
You get the documentation
Every project ends with complete network documentation — diagrams, VLAN plans, IP addressing, equipment records and recovery procedures. You own it, and so does the next engineer who works on your network.
We coordinate the whole project
Cabling contractors, ISPs, electricians, fit-out builders — we manage the technical coordination so you have one point of contact for the entire project, not a list of vendors to chase.
We monitor what we install
We don't just hand over the keys and disappear. Our Managed Network Service keeps eyes on your infrastructure 24/7, handles firmware updates, and flags issues before they become outages.
Network & Infrastructure FAQs
Can Melbits design and install a network for our new office?
Yes — this is one of our most common projects. We handle everything from initial design through to cutover: firewall, switching, Wi-Fi, meeting room connectivity, guest access, cabling coordination, and full handover documentation. Your team walks in on day one and it works.
What firewall do you recommend?
For most Melbourne SMBs we deploy Fortinet FortiGate. It delivers next-generation firewall capabilities — application control, SSL inspection, intrusion prevention — at a price point suited to small and medium businesses. For multi-site environments, FortiGate also handles SD-WAN, which simplifies connectivity between locations significantly.
What Wi-Fi equipment do you use?
We primarily deploy Aruba access points for business environments where coverage, roaming and density matter. For smaller offices or cost-sensitive deployments we use Ubiquiti UniFi, which offers enterprise features at a lower price point. Both platforms support separate networks for staff, guests, IoT devices and printers.
Can you connect our multiple office locations?
Yes. We design and deploy site-to-site VPNs and SD-WAN solutions using Fortinet. Staff at all locations can access shared servers, printers and cloud services as if they were on the same network. We also implement centralised firewall management so all sites are monitored and managed from one console.
What happens if our internet goes down?
For businesses where connectivity is critical, we design dual-link internet setups — typically combining NBN or fibre with a 4G/5G failover. If the primary connection drops, traffic switches automatically to the backup link with minimal disruption to staff. The failover is managed through the FortiGate firewall and monitored 24/7.
Can you manage our network on an ongoing basis?
Yes — our Managed Network Service covers 24/7 monitoring of your firewalls, switches and access points, automated configuration backups, firmware management, ISP escalation, performance reporting and quarterly capacity reviews. Most clients combine this with our Managed IT Service for a single monthly fee covering everything.
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