Network assessment
Review routers, switches, access points, cabling and addressing. Identify guest traffic, business systems and specialist equipment that may need different access rules.
A network you can understand, monitor and maintain.

Plan wired and wireless networks with agreed monitoring, maintenance and escalation responsibilities. Separate business, guest and specialist equipment where appropriate.
Review routers, switches, access points, cabling and addressing. Identify guest traffic, business systems and specialist equipment that may need different access rules.
Agree the devices and signals to monitor, the alert thresholds and the people who act on them. Plan firmware and configuration changes with backups and maintenance windows.
Design around the premises, expected device density and the applications being used. Review how offices connect to cloud platforms or other sites.
A network refresh is useful when current equipment or layout is limiting reliability. Ongoing management adds documented ownership and maintenance; monitoring should be paired with an agreed response process rather than simply creating more alerts.
Read our full managed networks overview →When your team works between Manchester, Salford and home, start with identity, shared files and device management. A second office should not mean a second set of passwords, disconnected phone systems or an unmanaged backup arrangement.
Your managed networks brief should account for how people work, the systems they depend on and any changes you are planning. The points below help connect those requirements to the wider environment.
Document which applications need office access and which can run securely from anywhere. Include shared mailboxes, guest access and the people who approve new starters.
Service planning: Collect site plans and the network equipment inventory.
Check the actual installation address before choosing connectivity. Plan the broadband handover, Wi-Fi coverage and number transfer together so a move does not leave voice services behind.
Before making changes: Record critical devices, existing faults and change restrictions.
Site plans, switches, access points, current faults and the equipment that relies on the network.
Request a managed networks consultation →Not automatically. Monitoring coverage, service hours, escalation and response targets depend on the agreed service. The proposal should distinguish detection from investigation, remediation and any on-site attendance.
Peravix is a UK provider with a registered office in London. We scope remote work and support around your systems. Any on-site attendance, installation or specific response commitment in Manchester is agreed in advance and recorded in your proposal.
Pricing and lead time depend on your requirements, the existing environment, third-party dependencies and the agreed scope. We confirm the proposed arrangement before you commit. Keep existing services active until any migration or transfer is agreed.
Compare connectivity against the actual installation address and business workload. Plan installation lead times, voice dependencies and resilience before cancelling an existing line.
Review device protection, identity, updates and exposure across your environment. Prioritise practical improvements and clarify which security responsibilities sit with each provider.
Bring users, devices, updates and day-to-day support into an agreed service scope. Choose full outsourcing or support that complements your internal IT team.
Tell us about your Manchester business and what you need from managed networks. We’ll discuss suitability, scope and the route forward.