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Office Technology Checklist for Small Businesses

The network, phones, cameras and AV a small office needs, with a simple checklist.

Published 2026-07-22 · 3 min read · By the 1800Install team

The foundation

Start with a reliable wired network. Everything else depends on it.

Phones and communication

Choose a phone system that fits your team and grows with you.

Security

Cameras and access control protect people and property.

  • Cameras at entries
  • Access control for staff
  • Secure the network

Meeting rooms

A simple, one-touch meeting room saves time every day.

Document it

Labeled cables and a simple diagram make support much easier.

Network and Wi-Fi

  • A business-grade router and firewall
  • Managed switches with power over Ethernet for phones, cameras and access points
  • Ceiling access points sized for staff and guests
  • A separate guest Wi-Fi network
  • Battery backup for the network closet

Phones

Modern IP phone systems run over the network, work from desk phones and mobile apps, and move with you if you change offices. Plan cable to each desk and a PoE switch to power the phones. See phone systems.

Conference rooms

A display, a camera and microphone that everyone can hear, and one-touch start for video calls. Label cables and keep a simple instruction card in the room.

Moving offices

Bring your IT and AV installer into the lease-out and build-out early, so cabling, the network closet and conference room wiring are done before furniture arrives.

Common questions

Do you work after hours?

We can schedule work to limit disruption.

Do you do commercial installs?

Yes. See commercial AV and offices & conference rooms.

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