Connectivity & Other Testing

We verify that links, power, display, login and paths work end-to-end—copper, fibre, Wi-Fi, AV/UC & WAN

Post Office Migration Tests: network, login, screen orientation

Copper & PoE: link speed/duplex, errors, and PoE class/budget

Fibre & optics: light loss, length and polarity; OTDR if specified

Network & Wi-Fi: VLAN / DHCP / DNS / QoS

How Does It Work: Connectivity & Other Testing

After an office migration we run a quick, evidence-led PC readiness test at each desk. We confirm the user can log in, reach the network, see the right screens in the right order, and that AV (camera, mic, speakers) and headsets work for a real call.

Results are recorded against the desk and asset tag so any exceptions are fixed fast and signed off. Full end of migration delivery report delivered to end user.

PC Testing Options:

LOGIN & PROFILE

User signs in with domain credentials; no cached-profile/ trust errors. Profile loads fully, GPO/MDM applies, mapped drives and printers appear with the right default.

NETWORK

Wired/Wi-Fi link up on the correct VLAN/SSID; IP via DHCP; gateway/DNS reachable. Quick browse to intranet + internet, and VPN connects with core apps opening.

MONITORS

All screens at native resolution/refresh; primary/secondary order and landscape/portrait set; Extend mode confirmed; taskbar and per-screen scaling adjusted.

AV & WEBCAMS

Camera selected with a sharp preview and correct aspect; mic pickup/AEC clean; speakers left/right verified. Place a quick Teams/Zoom/Meet test call and confirm content share.

AUDIO

USB or Bluetooth headset pairs/enumerates, set as default comms. Mic boom and side tone checked; mute/unmute and in-line controls work; echo test passes.

Connectivity Testing:

We agree the brief and downtime window, sign in, lay protection, and set up calibrated testers. The PM pins a simple run sheet; we walk the route and execute the plan—from wall plates and table boxes through switches and firewalls to named endpoints. We run tests in order: physical → services → performance → use-case (Wi-Fi join/roam, AV share/EDID, UC call). Quick wins like a bad patch, wrong VLAN or duplex mismatch are fixed with your OK and re-tested. Anything else goes into the exceptions log with an owner and ETA, and we finish with room-by-room or rack-by-rack sign-off.

PHYSICAL & OPTICS

We prove the wire first—continuity, correct link speed/duplex and stable PoE draw—and on fibre we check loss, polarity A↔B, and run OTDR where needed.

EDGE & IP SERVICES

We sanity-check the switch edge (port template, VLANs, 802.1X/MAB, LLDP/storm control) and confirm DHCP, DNS, gateway reachability and NTP all work.

PERFORMANCE & QoS

Performance & QoS: We measure latency, jitter, loss and sustained throughput to named targets, then verify DSCP markings land in the right queues.

WI-FI

We sample RSSI/SNR, look for channel overlap, and time roams across 2.4/5/6 GHz to catch sticky-client issues.

AV & RESILIENCE

We validate EDID/HDCP and USB-C/HDMI share, check mic/speaker levels with a quick test call, and confirm LACP bundles, ISP failover and the UPS→PDU power path are solid.

What we need from you

At a minimum we need port lists and floor plans but project & scope dependant, test targets (IPs/URLs), any admin credentials, maintenance/change window, ISP details for failover tests, and photo policy.

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