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Network Infrastructure
Overhaul

Complete network redesign and security hardening for a Florida Keys small business — replacing a patchwork of consumer equipment with enterprise-grade infrastructure that actually works.

Industry
Retail / Hospitality
Location
Florida Keys
Result
Zero Downtime

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The Situation

The client — a small business in the Florida Keys — was running on a collection of consumer-grade routers, an unmanaged switch, and no security configuration whatsoever. Staff devices, customer WiFi, and point-of-sale systems were all on the same network. Connectivity dropped frequently during peak hours.

The busy tourist season was approaching, and they couldn't afford the kind of downtime and security exposure they'd been dealing with.

Network Diagrams

Before

Old patchwork setup
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After

New enterprise layout
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What I Implemented

Network Segmentation

Separated staff, POS, guest WiFi, and IoT devices onto isolated VLANs — so a compromised guest device can never touch the business network.

pfSense Firewall

Replaced the consumer router with a pfSense firewall appliance — stateful packet inspection, IDS/IPS, and granular traffic rules.

Managed WiFi

Deployed enterprise-grade access points with band steering, roaming, and capacity management to handle peak tourist traffic without drops.

VPN for Remote Access

Set up a WireGuard VPN so the owner can securely access internal systems remotely — no exposed ports, no weak credentials.

Endpoint Protection

Installed and configured endpoint security on all staff devices, with centralized policy management and alerting.

"Replace with a real testimonial from this IT client — what did the network upgrade mean for their business?"
Client Name · Business Name, Florida Keys

Results

0
Downtime Since Install
4x
WiFi Throughput
100%
Network Segmented
< 2hr
Full Install Time

Tech Used

pfSenseWireGuard VPNVLANsManaged SwitchUnifi APsEndpoint SecurityLinuxNetwork Monitoring

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