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Optimising IT Networks for AV System Implementation and Support

Why a Rock-Solid Network Comes First

Still commissioning meeting rooms at 2 am because “the network isn’t ready”? A flawless AV experience starts with bandwidth, QoS and security—not with shiny screens. Andrew Squillacioti (Concept AV) joins David Allara & Jonathan Cuthbertson to break down his proven AV Network Checklist.

10-Step AV Network Checklist (Preview)

  1. Bandwidth baseline vs. 4K myths

  2. QoS marking for UC traffic

  3. VLAN segmentation & security zones

  4. Switch firmware currency & rollback plan

  5. PoE load-sheet (avoid the $40 k re-wire)

  6. Multicast & IGMP snooping rules

  7. VPN paths for remote support

  8. Monitoring & alert thresholds

  9. Zero-day patch workflow for AV endpoints

  10. Change-control sign-off before hand-over

Listen to the full episode for deep dives and war stories.

Key Takeaways

  • 4 K ≠ killer—latency & jitter matter more than raw bandwidth.

  • A single mis-configured VLAN can delay go-live by weeks.

  • Remote monitoring slashes truck-rolls and downtime.

  • Treat AV gear like IT endpoints: patch, password, protect.

 

Quick-Win Resources (Internal)

What you’ll get Live link
Konnectus AV Consulting Services – discovery → design → delivery for network-centric AV https://www.konnectus.com.au/services/
Case Study Hub – national command-centre & multi-site enterprise roll-outs https://www.konnectus.com.au/projects/
Blog: Independent Witness Testing for AV – Why It Pays Off https://www.konnectus.com.au/independent-witness-testing-for-av-and-why-it-pays-off/
Contact Konnectus – talk to an engineer today https://www.konnectus.com.au/contact-us-konnectus/

 

 

Episode Chapters

Time Topic
00:00–06:24 Intro & why IT ≠ AV anymore
06:25–12:39 Bandwidth & QoS basics
12:40–18:54 Security, firewalls, VLAN design
18:55–24:14 PoE disaster story
24:15–30:09 Monitoring & firmware strategy
30:10–35:39 Return-to-office impacts
35:40–End Checklist rundown & free offer

 

 

Further Reading (External)

Topic Direct resource
Video-Ready Network Design Cisco Video & TelePresence Architecture Design Guide (PDF) https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/voice_ip_comm/uc_system/design/guides/videodg/vidguide.pdf Cisco
Securing Networked AV Systems AVIXA Recommended Practice for Security in Networked AV Systems https://www.avixa.org/standards/recommended-practices-for-security-in-networked-audiovisual-systems Avixa Portal
AV over IP Fundamentals AVIXA Guide to AV over IP https://www.avixa.org/pro-av-trends/articles/av-over-ip-guide Avixa Portal

 

 

Ready to banish “network-not-ready” delays?

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