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New office IT setup checklist

By New Jersey IT Solutions Team · Updated 2026-10-29

The short answer

Order the internet line first. It can take weeks. Then plan the network, Wi-Fi, accounts and backup before moving day.
Test everything the day before the team arrives.

Steps

Order internet early. Ask providers what is available at the address, and how long set-up takes. A second line for back up is worth asking about.
Plan where things go. Choose a spot for the router and network gear, for printers and for Wi-Fi access points. Run network cables where you can.
Buy business grade network gear. A proper router or firewall and access points are made to be managed and updated.
Set up accounts and sign-in before the move. Create each person's account, turn on MFA, and set up shared folders.
Set up printers and phones. Give printers fixed addresses. Check the phone system and who answers calls.
Set up backups and cameras or alarms. Make sure backups run at the new place. Put cameras and card machines on their own network.
Label and document. Label cables and ports. Write down logins, the internet provider, and who to call.
Test the day before. Test internet, Wi-Fi, printing, calls and sign-in from a few desks.

Keep the old internet line for a few days after the move. Move servers and backup drives last, and test a restore after they arrive.

You have a deadline and no one to run the work.
You want Wi-Fi that covers the whole space and a separate network for guests and card machines.
You have a server or a lot of equipment to move.

Call Ava, or book a free check. We look at your setup and tell you what we would fix first, in plain words, whether or not you hire us.

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How early should I plan IT for a new office?

As early as you sign the lease. Internet orders can take weeks.

Do I need a server?

Many small offices now use cloud storage and do not need one. Ask for advice before you buy.

Who should own the internet account?

The business. Make sure the account is in the company's name and more than one person has the login.

Minority- and Black-owned businesses are welcome here, and so is every other small business.

Tell us what is not working. We will look at your setup and tell you what we would change, whether or not you hire us.

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