Oreland Pizza Network Upgrade: From Daily Outages to a Stable Business Network
MSLS Partners LLC recently completed a full network upgrade for Oreland Pizza, focused on improving reliability, cleaning up the network rack, organizing cabling, and creating a stronger technology foundation for daily restaurant operations.
Before this upgrade, Oreland Pizza was dealing with daily network outages caused by improper hardware and an unstable network setup. For a restaurant, network downtime is a serious problem. It can affect POS systems, Wi-Fi, phones, cameras, back-office systems, and the overall customer experience.
This project was not just about making the rack look better. It was about planning and building a network that the business can depend on every day.
The Problem
The existing network needed more than a quick fix. It needed proper planning, better equipment, cleaner cabling, and better visibility.
Restaurants rely heavily on technology. Payment systems need to stay online. Staff devices need stable connectivity. Guest Wi-Fi needs to be separated from internal systems. Security cameras and NVR equipment need consistent network access. Servers and business-critical devices need to be organized, protected, and easy to manage.
At Oreland Pizza, the goal was to create a cleaner, more stable, and easier-to-manage network that could support the business now and in the future.
What We Upgraded
MSLS Partners planned and completed a full network upgrade that included:
- Cleaned and organized the network rack
- Improved patching and cable management
- EnGenius Cloud managed network equipment
- Managed switching and firewall deployment
- Wireless access point planning
- UPS backup for critical equipment
- POS system network improvements
- Camera and NVR network support
- Server and business device connectivity
- VLAN segmentation
- Cloud-based monitoring and management
- Network documentation and planning
Clean Rack, Better Support
A clean network rack is not just about appearance. It makes troubleshooting faster, reduces confusion, improves reliability, and makes future upgrades easier.
When cabling, switching, firewall equipment, power, and patching are organized properly, the entire network becomes easier to support. This is especially important for a business that depends on POS, phones, cameras, Wi-Fi, and server access throughout the day.
Network Segmentation with VLANs
One of the most important improvements was separating the network into dedicated VLANs. Instead of keeping all devices on one flat network, we separated key systems for better security, performance, and troubleshooting.
The network was designed to support separate areas for:
- POS systems
- VoIP
- Guest Wi-Fi
- Staff Wi-Fi
- Security cameras
- IoT devices
- Server infrastructure
- Beer wall systems
This type of separation helps protect internal systems, improves network performance, and makes it easier to identify issues when something needs attention.
Wi-Fi and Coverage Planning
Wireless access point placement was also part of the project. Proper Wi-Fi planning helps reduce weak signal areas, roaming issues, and unstable connectivity for staff, guests, and business devices.
For restaurants, Wi-Fi is not just for customers. It often supports handheld devices, back-office access, phones, vendor equipment, security systems, and daily operations. That is why Wi-Fi needs to be planned correctly instead of installed randomly.
Cloud Monitoring and Managed Network Visibility
After the upgrade, the network was brought under cloud management. This provides better visibility into connected devices, access points, switching, gateway status, and overall network health.
With managed network visibility, issues can be identified faster, devices can be monitored more easily, and the business has a stronger foundation for ongoing support.
The Result
Oreland Pizza now has a cleaner, more reliable, and better-managed network. The upgrade supports the systems that matter most to daily operations, including POS, Wi-Fi, phones, cameras, servers, and business devices.
Most importantly, the daily outage issues caused by improper hardware and poor network design were addressed with a properly planned solution.
This project is a great example of why small businesses need professional network planning. A stable network keeps payments moving, customers connected, staff productive, and operations running.
Need Help with Business Wi-Fi or Network Outages?
MSLS Partners LLC helps restaurants, small businesses, schools, and organizations improve their technology infrastructure with professional network planning, installation, documentation, and support.
We provide:
- Network Engineering
- Business Wi-Fi
- Structured Cabling
- Firewall Deployment
- VLAN Design
- Managed Networks
- Surveillance Network Support
- IT Consulting
If your business is dealing with unstable Wi-Fi, network outages, messy cabling, or outdated equipment, we can help.
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