RemoteNetworks and Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi that works, and one team to call when it doesn't.
Drop-outs in the meeting room, guests on the same network as your files, a firewall nobody has updated in years. Most business networks were set up once and then left alone. We design it properly, install it, and look after it from then on.
Cisco SMB and Mid-Market Business Practice partner. UniFi Enterprise Partner.
- Meraki, Catalyst, UniFi and Aruba
- Updates and renewals handled
- The engineers who built it support it
Reviewed by Blake Bath, General Manager, on 31 October 2026.
What changes
A network you don't have to think about.
Set up properly once, then looked after.
Wi-Fi works in every room
Access points placed for how many people use each space, boardroom and back office alike.
- Surveyed
- Placed
- Tuned
Guests stay off your network
Staff, guests, printers and cameras on separate networks, so a visitor can't reach your files.
- Zones
- Rules
- Guest Wi-Fi
Sites connect
Branches, warehouses and schools linked back, with the same rules everywhere.
- VPN
- One dashboard
- Same rules
You know what you own
Every switch, firewall and access point documented, with licence and replacement dates tracked.
- Listed
- Licensed
- Dated
Which network brand fits
Meraki, Catalyst, UniFi or Aruba?
Answer three questions and see which way we'd lean, and what to watch for.
Three questions. You get the brand we'd lean towards and why. It's our view as a starting point, not a quote.
Our lean
UniFi
Bought once with no per-device licence for the core software. Network, cameras and doors in one app.
- Optional paid extras for UniFi include CyberSecure threat feeds and extended hardware cover.
What we install
Four brands, picked to fit the job.
| Brand | How it's paid for | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Meraki | Hardware plus a yearly licence per device | Businesses who want cloud management with support built into the licence |
| Cisco Catalyst | Hardware, with licensing by product | Larger sites and cores that need Cisco's enterprise features |
| UniFi | Hardware, no per-device licence for the core software | Offices, multi-site and campuses that want network, cameras and doors in one app |
| HPE Aruba | Hardware, with licensing by product | Sites already on Aruba that we take over and support |
Our summary. Check current licensing with us before you buy, as vendors change their terms.
Worth knowing
What happens when a Meraki licence lapses.
Meraki gear needs an active licence. When an organisation falls out of licence, Meraki starts a 30-day grace period and the network keeps running. If nothing's renewed by the end of it, the devices stop passing client traffic. In plain terms, the Wi-Fi and network stop working for staff.
That isn't a reason to avoid Meraki. It's a reason to have someone tracking the date. We do that for every licensed device we look after.
From Meraki's documentation on co-termination licensing, checked 31 October 2026.
Why it matters
Firewalls and remote access are a main target.
Verizon's 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report found that 31% of breaches now start with attackers exploiting a software flaw, ahead of stolen passwords. Firewalls and VPN boxes facing the internet are on the front line. Keeping them updated is part of the job, not an extra.
Source: Verizon 2026 DBIR, read 31 October 2026.
If you'd rather own it
Prefer no licence fees? We install UniFi.
Mistakes we see
Five ways business networks drift.
- Firmware never updatedSet up once and left alone for years.
- Licences forgottenUntil the grace period runs out.
- One flat networkGuests and cameras next to the finance PC.
- Consumer gear in the cupboardA home router doing a business job.
- Admin passwords with one personWho has since left.
What happens
Priced before anything is installed.
- Step 1Look
What's old, what's unlicensed and where it's weak.
- Step 2Design
A written plan with the hardware we recommend and why, priced up front.
- Step 3Install
Set up and tested before it arrives, switched over out of hours.
- Step 4Look after it
Monitoring, updates and licence renewals from then on.
Related
The network is the base. Build on it.
Often done together.
Get help your way
Six ways to reach us. Pick whichever suits you.
Helpdesk hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm AEST. On Advantage and above, emergencies get a response within 1 hour and outages within 2, with 24/7 best-effort escalation.
- Call 07 3114 2808
An engineer answers Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm AEST. After hours, weekends and public holidays, Chip, our AI agent, answers on the same number or on 07 3180 0965, logs it and escalates urgent incidents to the on-call engineer.
Call now - Email the helpdesk
Send it to helpdesk@realbytes.com.au and a ticket is logged straight away, with a reference number you can quote.
Email us - Client portal
Log and follow your tickets, see what we are working on and who has it.
Open the portal - Remote support
When an engineer asks to see your screen, start a secure session here. You start it, so nobody sees your screen until you do.
Start a session - Chat in Microsoft Teams
Clients can message Chip, our AI assistant, in Teams to log a request without leaving their desk.
How clients reach us - Service status
Check whether Microsoft 365 or another cloud service is down before you lose an hour troubleshooting.
See live status
Questions
What people ask about business networks.
Who supports business Wi-Fi and networks in Brisbane?
Real Bytes designs, installs and supports business Wi-Fi, switches and firewalls from Brisbane, on Cisco Meraki, Cisco Catalyst, UniFi and HPE Aruba. The engineers who build the network support it afterwards, and we monitor networks remotely anywhere in Australia.
Meraki or UniFi for a small business?
It mostly comes down to how you want to pay. Meraki is licensed per device each year. UniFi is bought once with no per-device licence for the core software. We compare both against your sites, staff and budget, and explain the recommendation in writing.
What happens if a Meraki licence runs out?
Meraki gives a 30-day grace period. If the licences aren't renewed by then, the devices stop passing client traffic. We track renewal dates so it doesn't sneak up on you.
Are you a Cisco partner?
Yes. Real Bytes Pty Ltd is a Cisco SMB and Mid-Market Business Practice partner for Australia, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. You can check it on the Cisco Partner Locator.
Can you take over the network we already have?
Yes. We audit what's in place, document it and support it as it is. We only suggest replacing gear when it's out of support or no longer fits the business.
Do you keep the firmware updated?
Yes. Updates for firewalls, switches and access points are part of looking after the network, done out of hours and checked afterwards.
Next step
Wi-Fi dropping out or gear getting old?
Tell us what you have and we'll tell you what it needs.
Keep reading
Reviewed by Blake Bath, General Manager, on 31 October 2026. Licensing from Meraki's documentation and breach figure from Verizon's 2026 DBIR, checked 31 October 2026. Meraki, Co-Term License Problem: Out of Compliance; Verizon, 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report