Networks Designed to
Perform, Protect,
and Scale.
Progressive Robot designs enterprise networks from the ground up — LAN/WAN topology, SD-WAN, zero-trust segmentation, wireless, and cloud connectivity. Documented, tested, and built to last.
designed and deployed
PR-designed networks
after network redesign
full as-built documentation
Six Network Disciplines.
One Cohesive Design.
Every PR network engagement covers all six disciplines — designed together so each layer supports the next. No bolt-ons, no afterthoughts.
LAN/WAN Architecture
Hierarchical three-tier designs (core/distribution/access) built around your actual traffic patterns, site count, and growth projections. Redundancy designed in from day one — not retrofitted.
Includes- Logical L2/L3 topology design with full VLAN scheme
- Redundant uplink design (HSRP/VRRP/ECMP failover)
- WAN circuit selection, sizing, and provider negotiation support
- IP addressing scheme with future-growth subnet allocation
- QoS traffic classification policy for voice, video, and data
Wireless & Wi-Fi 6/6E
Predictive Wi-Fi design based on site surveys — not guesswork. High-density environments, roaming, and 6GHz band planning for warehouses, offices, campuses, and healthcare facilities.
Includes- Predictive RF site survey and AP placement plan
- SSID architecture: guest isolation, BYOD, IoT segmentation
- Wi-Fi 6/6E channel plan and power level optimisation
- Seamless roaming configuration (802.11r/k/v)
- Post-deployment validation survey with heatmap report
Network Security & Zero Trust
Security-first architecture with micro-segmentation, network access control, and zero-trust principles applied at every layer — from the perimeter down to individual VLAN policies.
Includes- Next-generation firewall policy design (NGFW/UTM)
- Micro-segmentation with VLAN/VXLAN isolation
- Network Access Control (NAC) — 802.1X, certificate-based auth
- Zero-trust network access (ZTNA) architecture design
- CIS Benchmark hardening of all network devices
SD-WAN & Cloud Connectivity
Intelligent WAN with application-aware path selection, automatic failover, and direct cloud breakout — so latency-sensitive apps don't bottleneck through a congested data centre.
Includes- SD-WAN platform evaluation and architecture design
- Application-aware routing policies and SLA-based path selection
- Direct internet access (DIA) with secure cloud breakout
- MPLS-to-SD-WAN migration planning and cutover execution
- Multi-site hub-and-spoke or full-mesh topology options
Performance & Monitoring
End-to-end observability from day one — not as an afterthought. Baseline performance measurement before deployment, then continuous monitoring with alerting and capacity trending.
Includes- Network performance baseline report (pre and post-design)
- SNMP/NetFlow monitoring configuration with PRTG/Zabbix/SolarWinds
- Alert threshold design and escalation runbook
- Capacity planning dashboards with 12-month growth projections
- Quarterly performance review with optimisation recommendations
Segmentation & IPv6 Readiness
Clean VLAN architecture, VXLAN overlay for modern environments, and full IPv6 dual-stack planning so your network is ready for growth today and compliant with future addressing requirements.
Includes- VLAN rationalisation audit and clean segmentation design
- VXLAN overlay architecture for east-west traffic isolation
- IPv6 dual-stack planning and implementation roadmap
- Inter-VLAN routing policy with ACL documentation
- IoT and OT network isolation with dedicated security zone
The Platforms We Deploy —
Chosen for Your Requirements.
Vendor-neutral means we pick the right tool — not the tool we get the best margin on. Every platform below has been deployed in production environments by our engineers.
Six Deliverables Included
in Every Network Design.
Whether you're replacing a single-site network or redesigning a multi-site WAN, these six outputs are delivered as standard with every PR network engagement — not billed as add-ons.
Physical & Logical Topology Diagrams
Full L1/L2/L3 diagrams in Visio and PDF — physical cabling layout, logical routing topology, VLAN map, and site-to-site connectivity. Yours to keep, update, and hand to auditors.
IP Addressing Scheme & VLAN Register
Complete IP address plan: subnet allocations, DHCP scope definitions, reserved ranges, and a VLAN register with name, ID, purpose, and VLAN-to-zone mapping. Updated as-built.
Firewall Policy Audit & Ruleset Documentation
All firewall rules documented with source/destination/purpose. Redundant, shadowed, and overly-permissive rules identified and remediated before handover. Clean policy from day one.
Wireless Coverage Map & RF Report
Pre-deployment predictive survey and post-deployment validation heatmap showing signal strength, channel utilisation, and coverage gaps per floor/zone. Included for every wireless project.
Pre & Post Performance Baseline
Measured network performance before and after the design — latency, throughput, jitter, and packet loss per segment. Proves the improvement with hard data, not just a verbal assurance.
Failover Testing & DR Connectivity Validation
Every redundant path — dual uplinks, failover routes, and HA pairs — tested and documented before handover. Failover behaviour, recovery time, and any caveats all recorded in the test report.
Discovery to Optimisation —
Every Phase Has a Named Output.
Four structured phases, each ending with a specific deliverable. You always know where we are and exactly what you're getting.
Network Discovery
We map your existing network end-to-end — every device, every link, every policy. We capture traffic patterns, measure performance, and identify every risk and constraint before designing anything.
- Automated network topology discovery (CDP/LLDP/SNMP)
- Traffic analysis: top talkers, application flows, peak usage
- Configuration review: all switches, routers, firewalls
- Security posture review: open ports, unused rules, EOL firmware
- Stakeholder interviews: performance pain points, growth plans
Network Architecture Design
We produce the complete target-state design — logical and physical diagrams, device configurations, IP addressing, security policies, and a phased implementation plan.
- High-level and low-level design (HLD + LLD) documents
- Device selection and bill of materials with 3-year TCO
- IP addressing scheme and VLAN register
- Firewall policy design and security zone architecture
- Design review and approval with client stakeholders
Implementation & Cutover
Change-controlled deployment following the approved design. Every change is peer-reviewed, every cutover has a rollback plan, and every step is tested before being handed over.
- Staged deployment: lab validation → pilot site → full rollout
- Pre-change testing and post-change validation at each step
- Zero-downtime cutover for production environments
- As-built documentation updated in real time
- Failover and redundancy path testing before sign-off
Optimisation & Ongoing Support
Post-deployment monitoring, tuning, and capacity management — with regular reviews to keep your network ahead of demand as your business grows and your applications evolve.
- 90-day hypercare period post-deployment
- Monthly performance review with trending analysis
- QoS and routing policy tuning based on live traffic data
- Quarterly capacity review with scaling recommendations
- Annual network architecture review and refresh roadmap
6 Network Problems
We're Called In to Fix.
These are the most common network anti-patterns we find on first engagement — and exactly how we replace them with something that works.
All devices on one or two VLANs. A compromised endpoint can reach every server, printer, and management interface on the network with no lateral movement restriction.
Logical security zones (user, server, management, IoT, guest, DMZ) with inter-VLAN routing controlled by explicit firewall policy. East-west traffic inspected, not assumed trusted.
One ISP circuit, no 4G/5G failover, no tested failover procedure. When the circuit goes down — scheduled or not — the whole site loses connectivity until it comes back up.
Dual uplinks from diverse providers (or SD-WAN with 4G failover), automatic failover under 30 seconds, and tested failback procedures. Documented, validated, and monitored.
IP addresses assigned ad hoc. No VLAN register. Subnets overlap. Engineers spend hours tracing addresses before any change. New devices get squeezed into already-full ranges.
A structured IP addressing plan with a supernet split by function, growth allowance built in, DHCP scopes documented, static allocations registered, and a VLAN register maintained as a living document.
Firewall built up rule by rule over years. No names, no comments, shadowed rules that never match, "any/any" policies added to fix problems quickly. Nobody wants to touch it in case something breaks.
Full firewall audit: identify shadowed, redundant, and overly-permissive rules. Rewrite from a clean baseline with named rules, documented purpose, and an application-aware policy where the platform supports it.
APs placed based on gut feel or contractor convenience. Channel plans not configured. Multiple APs on the same channel cause co-channel interference. Users can't roam between floors without reconnecting.
Predictive RF site survey before any AP is ordered. Channel plan configured, power levels optimised, seamless roaming enabled (802.11r/k/v). Post-deployment validation survey confirms coverage before sign-off.
SNMP configured to send traps to an email address nobody checks. No bandwidth utilisation visibility. Interface errors not alerted. Performance problems only discovered when users complain.
Monitoring designed as part of the network — not bolted on afterwards. SNMP/NetFlow with meaningful alert thresholds, bandwidth dashboards, anomaly detection, and an escalation runbook for every alert type.
Start With a Network Assessment.
In two weeks, we'll give you a complete picture of your network — every risk, every performance gap, and exactly what needs to change. No obligation. No vendor pitch.
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