Moving into a new office space in Los Angeles is exciting, but getting your IT infrastructure right from the start saves significant time and money. Use this checklist to ensure nothing is overlooked.
Before Move-In Day
Order internet service at least four weeks before your move date. Business internet installation in Los Angeles can take two to four weeks depending on the provider and location. Consider ordering from two different providers for redundancy if internet uptime is critical to your operations.
Plan your network cabling layout before construction or renovation begins. Adding network drops after walls are finished costs three to five times more than during construction. Map every desk location, conference room, printer area, and security camera position.
Select and order your phone system. If moving to VoIP, coordinate number porting with your current provider. This process takes seven to ten business days and must be timed carefully to avoid communication gaps.
Network Infrastructure Setup
Install a business-grade firewall as your first line of defense. Configure VPN access for remote workers. Set up network switches with proper VLAN segmentation to separate business traffic from guest and IoT devices.
Install wireless access points based on a professional site survey. Test coverage in every area of the office including conference rooms, break rooms, and outdoor spaces where employees may work.
Workstation and Server Setup
Image all computers with your standard configuration including operating system, business applications, security software, and printer drivers. Set up user accounts, email, and cloud storage access before employees arrive.
If running an on-premises server, install it in a properly ventilated location with a battery backup system. Configure backup to both a local device and cloud storage.
Security Systems
Install security cameras at all entry points, parking areas, and sensitive locations. Set up access control on exterior doors and server rooms. Connect alarm systems and test all monitoring services.
Day One Readiness
Test every workstation, phone, printer, and conference room system before employees arrive. Verify internet speeds match what was ordered. Confirm backup systems are running and VPN access works from remote locations.
Falcon Pros handles complete office IT setup for businesses across Los Angeles. From network design to day-one readiness, we make your move seamless. Call (323) 441-6834 to start planning your new office IT infrastructure.