Network Equipment Installation & Support

Network equipment contractors install, configure, and support switches, routers, firewalls, and network hardware.

With businesses needing network infrastructure and configuration complex, network equipment services generate revenue of $130,000-$460,000 with 60-80% margins through projects and support.

The business requires networking certifications (CCNA, CCNP), network hardware knowledge, configuration and troubleshooting expertise, vendor partnerships, and project management.

Services include network switch and router installation, firewall and security appliance setup, wireless access point deployment, network configuration and VLAN setup, network troubleshooting and support, and network upgrades and migration.

Revenue through installation projects and support contracts.

Success factors include networking certifications (Cisco, Juniper, others), hands-on configuration experience, major vendor partnerships and pricing, understanding business network needs and design, and offering ongoing support and maintenance.

Marketing focuses on businesses, IT departments, managed service providers, and new construction.

With network infrastructure critical and configuration expertise needed in 2025, network equipment services offer technical opportunities serving connectivity with certifications and hands-on expertise as differentiators.