Can you tidy and organise my existing network cabinet?

Yes, we provide patching, labelling and cable management to improve organisation, performance and reliability.

Will a wired network improve streaming and video calls?

Yes, wired connections provide more stable speeds and lower latency than Wi-Fi, improving streaming, conferencing and overall performance.

Network Switch Installation Services

Professional network switch setup, structured cabling and wired network installation for homes and businesses across Sussex.

Upgrade your home or business network with professional network switch installation and configuration. Local TV Aerials & Satellites designs tidy, high-performance wired networks for reliable streaming, IPTV, CCTV, VOIP and fast file transfers—without the Wi-Fi bottlenecks.

We specify the right managed or unmanaged switch, install cabling, label ports, and optimise your network for speed, stability and security.

If your Wi-Fi struggles to keep up, a properly installed wired network can transform speed, stability and reliability.

Complete Network Switch Setup

From a single switch to multi-switch topologies, we install, configure and test every connection so your devices just work.

Services We Provide

✅ Selection & installation of managed / unmanaged switches
✅ PoE / PoE+ power for access points, CCTV, intercoms & phones
✅ VLAN setup to separate TV, CCTV, guest Wi-Fi & business devices
✅ Link aggregation (LAG) and trunking where supported
✅ QoS to prioritise TV, voice & conferencing traffic
✅ Port labelling, documentation & acceptance testing

What is a Network Switch?

A network switch connects multiple devices—such as TVs, computers, CCTV systems and Wi-Fi access points—into a single wired network. It allows faster, more stable connections than Wi-Fi alone, especially in larger homes or business environments where multiple devices are in use.

When Do You Need a Network Switch?

You may benefit from a professionally installed network switch if you are experiencing any of the following:

Slow or unreliable Wi-Fi connections
Multiple devices competing for bandwidth
CCTV, smart TVs or VoIP systems requiring stable connections
A home office or business network setup
Frequent buffering, dropouts or poor video call quality

A properly designed wired network reduces interference, improves speed and ensures consistent performance across all connected devices.

Cabling, Patch Panels & Rack Mounting

Neat, standards-based cabling delivers speed and reliability. We install structured cabling and hardware with a clean, serviceable finish.

Included Work

✅ Cat6/Cat6a runs, termination & cable testing
✅ Patch panels, keystone faceplates & labelled ports
✅ Wall-mount/data cabinets with ventilation & cable management
✅ UPS surge protection and tidy power distribution

Why Choose LTV?

Seamless Integration with Your Router & ISP

We make the switch layer work perfectly with your existing broadband router and services.

What We Configure

✅ Correct uplinks, DHCP scope planning & IP addressing
✅ VLAN trunking between router, switch & access points
✅ Guest network isolation and IoT segmentation
✅ Remote management options (where desired) with secure access

PoE for Access Points, CCTV & Smart TV Devices

Power your critical devices directly from the switch for fewer plugs, cleaner installs, and better reliability.

Devices We Commonly Power

✅ Ceiling & wall access points for whole-home/business Wi-Fi
✅ IP CCTV cameras & NVR uplinks
✅ VOIP phones, intercoms & doorbells
✅ Streaming boxes, media bridges & HDMI-over-IP extenders

Performance, Security & Best Practice

We tune your switch for speed, resilience and safety—so your network stays fast and protected.

How We Optimise

✅ QoS & traffic shaping for TV, VOIP & conferencing
✅ Spanning Tree & loop protection for multi-switch stability
✅ Port security, MAC limits & admin access hardening
✅ Firmware updates, backups & documentation

Use Cases We Support

Tell us what you want to achieve—we’ll design a clean, scalable wired backbone that delivers.

✅ 4K/UHD streaming & IPTV without buffering
✅ Smart home hubs, IoT, and media servers (Plex, NAS)
✅ Small business offices, studios & retail spaces
✅ Multi-room TV distribution & HDMI over IP

Troubleshooting & Upgrades

✅ Slow network, collisions or random dropouts
✅ Misconfigured VLANs, double NAT or IP conflicts
✅ PoE budget issues or devices not powering
✅ Noisy/overheating switches & messy patching

Network Switch FAQs

Do I need a managed or unmanaged switch?

✅ Managed switches enable VLANs, QoS, link aggregation and security policies. If you want guest networks, CCTV isolation or traffic prioritisation, go managed.

What cable should I run?

✅ Cat6 is ideal for most homes and small businesses. Cat6a is recommended for 10GbE backbones or longer runs.

Can you tidy my existing cabinet?

✅ Yes—repatching, labelling, cable management and documentation are all part of our service.

Will this improve my streaming and video calls?

✅ Yes—wired backbones with QoS drastically improve stability for IPTV, 4K streaming and conferencing.

Book Your Network Switch Setup

Get a fast, tidy and future-proof wired network. Our engineers will design, install and configure your switch so every device gets reliable connectivity.